Production Planner
On-siteShanghai, Shanghai, China
Job Summary
Develop and implement production planning strategies for significant semiconductor manufacturing areas, creating integrated approaches across operations and designing innovative methods to address specialized challenges. Lead master scheduling for complex operations by balancing capacity, material, and cycle time constraints while ensuring schedule feasibility and responsiveness to demand changes. Manage supply and demand integration through advanced S&OP processes, analyze imbalances to develop resolution strategies, and optimize inventory levels against customer service requirements. Analyze production flows, optimize cycle times, and drive data-based decision making using comprehensive planning metrics and executive reporting dashboards. Moderate travel required between facilities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in production planning, master scheduling, or manufacturing operations
- Experience leading planning functions in complex manufacturing environments
- Advanced knowledge of planning methodologies, S&OP, and inventory management
- Expert knowledge of production planning principles, master scheduling techniques, and inventory management
- Advanced analytical skills with ability to model complex manufacturing scenarios and constraints
- Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, equipment capabilities, and operational flows
- Experience with planning systems, optimization tools, and advanced analytics
- Excellent project leadership capabilities with experience managing planning initiatives
- Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, theory of constraints, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Strategic thinking with ability to align planning approaches with business objectives
- Problem-solving expertise with focus on manufacturing excellence
- Experience with ERP systems and advanced planning solutions
- Understanding of semiconductor demand patterns and market dynamics
- Moderate travel required (10-15% of time)
- Must be able to travel between manufacturing facilities and planning centers
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred
- Experience in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing environments preferred
- Professional certification in production planning or supply chain management preferred
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