Production Planner

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. is seeking an experienced Materials Planner to coordinate material planning, forecasting inputs, and supplier collaboration in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Metro Manila.

The role shapes material streams from suppliers through to production, ensuring timely deliveries and optimal inventory levels. You will analyze demand trends, generate and monitor purchase orders, and liaise with internal teams to resolve procurement issues.

Qualifications

• Develop and maintains in a regular basis the material scheduling to suppliers.
• Analyze trend requirements and published forecasting to drive planning actions.
• Handle correspondence concerning over- shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices and report such changes to the interested parties in a timely manner as required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between suppliers and involved departments to resolve procurement related problems. Develop and maintains in a regular basis the material scheduling to suppliers.
• Analyze trend requirements and published forecasting to drive planning actions; Generate purchase orders through analysis and interpretation of materials requirements Plan (MRP).
• Follow supplier performance and take appropriate action regarding past due orders.
• Follow shipping process to ensure that materials will be available as needed.
• Keep strong relationship with both internal and external partners.
• Monitor inventory levels against defined target and freight expenses against defined targets.

Skills

Materials planning

Inventory control

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationships

Procurement experience

Purchasing

Education

BA/BS in Materials Management

MBA or CPM/APICS desirable

Tools

MRP systems

ERP software

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

The role is responsible for the plans, schedules, and monitoring of the movement of material through the production cycle. They determine quantity and order date for materials to meet production or engineering schedules, initiate purchase or production requisitions compliant with supply agreements, and develop the schedule to be used in the production facility based on forecasts and historical analysis. The Team develops specifications for new contract orders as well as forecasts and plans for labor requirements. They provide timely and accurate input on supplier performance and may be asked to participate in higher level supplier performance reviews with the strategic sourcing team. They also monitor cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.

Description

Job Requirements

• Develop and maintains in a regular basis the material scheduling to suppliers
• Analyze trend requirements and published forecasting to drive planning actions.
• Handle correspondence concerning over- shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices and report such changes to the interested parties in the timely manner as required
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and involved departments to resolve procurement related problems Develop and maintains in a regular basis the material scheduling to suppliers
• Analyze trend requirements and published forecasting to drive planning actions; Generate purchase orders through analysis and interpretation of materials requirements Plan (MRP);
• Follow supplier performance and take appropriate action regarding past due orders
• Follow shipping process to ensure that materials will be available as needed
• Keep strong relationship with both internal and external partners
• Monitor inventory levels against defines target and freight expenses against defined targets

What Your Background Should Look Like

• BA or BS in Materials Management Procurement. Business Administration, Operations Planning or a related field: MBA. CPM or APICS certification desirable
• 5+ years of related materials planning (suppliers), inventory control. contract negotiation, supply management, supplier relationships. procurement experience including purchasing is preferred
• At least 3-5 years of experience with Metals

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork