Planner 1, Production Control

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand forecast, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Track and follow up the progress of work orders and ensure they are closed in a timely manner.
• Adjust and manage production WIP to sustain optimal operational performance.
• Advise on strategies to optimize and accelerate the order fulfillment.
• Quickly identify potential risks and escalate work orders that may be at risk of missing deadlines.
• Collaborate with the Planning Support team for seamless coordination.
• Reassess and recommit to order fulfillment plans when work orders are missed.
• Proactively analyze data to determine opportunities to improve planning KPI.
• Prepare reports in a timely manner.
• Participate in improvement projects related to planning / manufacturing / automation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal departments to ensure timely delivery of materials and components.
• Monitor and analyze production metrics to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the production process.
• Develop and implement strategies to minimize waste and improve resource utilization.
• Conduct regular meetings with production teams to address issues and communicate schedule changes.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in production planning to continuously improve processes.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• MinBA degree.

PREFERRED:

• Preferably with hands-on experience in Tableau , Power BI, Microsoft Excel
• Good understanding of manufacturing and production planning processes.

SKILLS:

• Excellent in verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must have good judgement along with good decision making, communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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