Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

Oversees the master planning process for some/ all customers at the site.
Provides leadership for daily production control, production readiness decisions and directing Production Scheduling team.
Develops, plans, provides data, analysis, and recommendations to make strategic labour resource and equipment decisions.
Interfaces with Business Office, IE, Production, Procurement, Planning and customers to compile, develop, validate, and communicate production/shipments plans that support overall business goals.
Identifies business process enhancements and participates in their design and implementation.
Coordinates planning on customer requirements, and changes in volumes.
Tracks and reports key SCM metrics by customer by month.
Develops and deploys new / enhanced planning process for SCM team.
Supports site-wide production readiness of pilot production runs, new products, line re-assignment and engineering changes.
May be involved in customer requested project initiatives.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

A degree holder with minimum 6 years related experience
Good knowledge of an electronics manufacturing environment, material and processes
Good understanding of specific customers business, organization, products and processes
Knowledge of basic computer applications such as WORD, Excel, PowerPoint and multiple business applications.
Good presentation skills.
Good analytical and statistical skills.
Good leadership and coaching skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

07 - Planner