Business Planning Specialist

Job Description

• Responsible for demand (FCST / Actual Demand / Build strategy) / supply plan activities for all products from 3rd party vendors within the portfolio assigned.
• Supply planning and prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay for delivery fulfillment and revenue max-out in line with business performance.
• Analyze and troubleshoot demand-related issues in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supply planning factors in all aspects related to demand forecast, inventory (wafer / die / work in progress / finished goods), logistics, and includes the components of open and planned customer orders, on hand quantities, delivery lead time, material MOQ / lead time, safety stock, production leveling, and demand chase.
• Collaborate with Business Unit– Sales Operations Team on the Product Strategy and Market Lead Time review to incorporate into the build plan and capacity readiness to support.
• Function as a key member of platform and business teams providing supply status in relation to overall demand requirement (Forecast / Actual demand / Build Strategy) while facilitating effective communication between supply chain, sales/marketing, manufacturing, customer services, OSAT (3rd party vendor), and all related support functions.
• Order fulfillment tracking with timely feedback to customer service / sales / marketing. Work with related stakeholders on recovery plans, corrective actions, and contingency plans when delays are anticipated or occur. Drive business decision proposals based on business urgency / priority. Make recommendations on alternate solutions to mitigate changes to a customer’s delivery commit date.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities to streamline delivery fulfillment processes and improve accuracy and efficiency within business operations activities.
• Weekly supply and open order review to highlight any supply gap or constraints (bottleneck) to meet plans well in advance to avoid any last-minute surprises in supply.
• Monthly demand/supply plan review, identify any constraints within the planning horizon to manage potential supply risk, and review medium to long-term plans so that adequate capacity is available to support the company’s strategic objectives.
• Maintain interface with BU with effective business communication updates, consistency, and transparency in dealing with customer escalation issues and business strategies. Timely escalation.
• Maintain backlog management order dating integrity, and all reporting data accuracy and transparency within systems and processes. This includes inventory strategy list, demand / capacity plan maintenance, lead time, production run size information, etc.
• Analyze inventory, manage slow-moving and obsolete stock, adjust order quantities, review, recommend & drive material substitution and work on inventory depletion.
• Delivery Performance - Oversee and monitor compliance to Planning key performance indicators – On-time delivery and customer request date (delivery fulfillment), Supplier OTD, Cycle Time, and B2B transaction statistics and revenue.
• Report and utilize weekly and monthly performance metrics including key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive performance improvement.
• Attend daily business or operations related meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement processes through system and network optimization, cost reductions, and improved service in collaboration with other stakeholders and functions within the company.
• Provide coaching, training, and professional development to less experienced staff members through utilization of standard business process protocols and supply chain industry knowledge.
• Ensure that Supply Chain Planning operations and support are aligned with Supply Chain, Business, and company goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Assist with performing a variety of internal projects, cost-saving projects, provide professional guidance and information, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management / Supply Chain / Engineering or Operation Planning.
• Minimum 5 years' related working experience in Supply Chain Planning. Experience in manufacturing environment, customer service is an added advantage.
• Good time management skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong leadership, people management & influencing skills.
• Experience in ERP systems operation and control.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office application – Excel. Advanced Microsoft Excel is an added advantage.
• Data analysis experience. Ability to solve complex problems or manage working relationships.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Strong sense of urgency and responsibility; deadline-driven.
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.

With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’

At Renesas, you can:

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe, and secure.
• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.