Production & Material Planner 3

Responsibilities: Responsible for the production planning / co-ordination, scheduling, and dispatching Monitor & support material supply flow and identify any shortages or bottlenecks in usage. Plans for production which includes releasing of work orders and ensuring on time delivery of shipments. Evaluate and analyze MRP output to ensure the correct material is driven, ordered, issued, and available for the Contract Manufacturing (CM) to support build and ship dates. Work closely with purchasing and warehouse/logistics groups to ensure on time receipt, delivery of materials and finish goods shipments. Drives and minimize excess and obsolescence inventory. Co-ordinate and resolve outstanding materials issues with cross functional department to eliminate surprises material shortages (E.g. RMA) Manage material transitions and work with CMs to use up all excess inventory. Monitor and track ECO’s for implementation, effectivity dates, rework, and inventory purge. Create SSDM SO for backorder shipment, track & fulfil SSDM requirements. Ensure consigned parts materials availability to support CM production and coordination of materials movement through Schenker to CM. Monitor and review TMS shortage report to identify critical material shortage needs and work with procurement for improvement. Review and approve interplant inventory allocation (STPO) Work with procurement team to ensure POs are updated or new POs are placed. Work with Fremont logistic team to ensure parts are ship on timely manner to DB Schenker Update work orders to add/remove parts per ECO. Work with manufacture engineering to correct BOM errors and follow through until the ECO implemented. Support monthly/quarterly work order-tool material variance review with finance. Develop and maintain key performance metric. Run weekly reports to determine (potential) material shortages that need to be expedited. Schedule a weekly meeting to follow up with buyer to ensure materials are available to support production use per load plan. Update consignment parts status report to CM – provide material dock date, shipping tracking number from MTI to BD Schenker & stock available in DB Schenker Monitoring BOM Changes: Ensure all customer’s ECNs are implemented in a timely manner. Work with config engineer to correct BOM errors and follow through until the ECO implemented. Update work orders to add/remove parts per ECO. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in production planning, material planning, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment. Experience in the semiconductor equipment industry is an advantage. Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail. Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across different functions. Team player, self-driven and able to work under pressure with a sense of urgency. Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.