Tactical Planner

Microchip Technology Inc.; Laguna; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Laguna, Philippines is seeking a Tactical Planner to manage customer demand and schedule Sales Orders based on lead times and material availability.

The role supports quarterly revenue targets and coordinates with Subcontractor and Production Control Planners to meet delivery dates. The ideal candidate is a BS Industrial Engineering graduate with 2–3 years in production control, preferably in semiconductors, proficient in ERP (Axapta) and Microsoft Office, and

Qualifications

• BS Industrial Engineering with 2–3 years in production control, preferably from semiconductor industry or equivalent experience.
• ERP experience and strong MS Excel skills.
• Knowledge of semiconductor/electronics industry is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer demand by scheduling Sales Orders based on lead times, priority, and material availability using MRP.
• Support quarterly revenue targets by meeting KRAs for assigned Business Units.
• Review and release PPOs to Subcontractor Planners to support PDDs of Sales Orders.
• Ensure new Sales Orders are reviewed and confirmed within required turnaround times.
• Maintain planning tools by documenting delays, pushouts, pull-ins and other factors affecting delivery dates.
• Update Promised Delivery Date on Sales Orders to minimize late orders.
• Respond to quotations and inquiries; perform SORs for pull-in and priority orders regularly.
• Assess material availability before committing to shipment dates to ensure on-time delivery.
• Escalate issues and propose recovery plans to maintain delivery commitments.
• Collaborate with Production Control Planners and Subcontractor Planners to meet production and delivery goals.
• Coordinate with Shipping and Logistics to address issues impacting shipment schedules.

Education

BS Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Axapta

Job description

Job Description

Job Description: Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip's nationally-recognised Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it's won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Tactical Planner:

• Manage customer demand by scheduling Sales Orders based on product lead times, customer priority (e.g., SAP and PSP customers), and material supply availability using MRP.
• Support quarterly revenue targets by meeting the Key Result Areas (KRAs) established for the assigned Business Units.
• Review and release Planned Production Orders (PPOs) to Subcontractor Planners on a weekly basis, or as required, to support the Planned Delivery Dates (PDDs) of Sales Orders.
• Ensure all new Sales Orders are reviewed and confirmed within the required turnaround time.
• Maintain planning tools and workspaces by documenting reasons for order delays, pushouts, customer pull-ins, and other factors affecting the planned delivery date.
• Update the Promised Delivery Date (PDD) on Sales Orders once finished goods become available to minimize delays in fulfilling past-due customer orders.
• Respond promptly to quotation requests, customer or product inquiries from ISR/GSS. Perform Sales Order Reviews (SORs) for pull-in requests and priority orders on a regular basis.
• Assess material availability before committing products or Sales Orders to shipment dates to ensure on-time delivery commitments.
• Communicate urgent build requirements and escalated orders within the team to ensure timely execution and support hand-to-mouth production requirements.
• Proactively resolve planning and execution issues that may delay product completion or shipment, with close monitoring of priority and hot lots.
• Collaborate closely with Production Control Planners and Subcontractor Planners to ensure production and delivery commitments are achieved.
• Coordinate with the Shipping and Logistics team to address issues that may impact shipment schedules or customer pickups and regularly review customer backlogs for potential pull-in opportunities.
• Escalate issues that may affect planned shipment dates to the immediate supervisor and recommend appropriate recovery plans or alternatives.
• Maintain a high standard of quality, accuracy, and timeliness in all assigned tasks.
• Comply with all established procedures, policies, and work processes.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Graduate of BS Industrial Engineering with 2-3yrs experience as production control, preferably from semiconductor company or with equivalent related experience from the same industry.
• Other Engineering course with production planning and control experience are welcome to apply
• Preferably with working experience in Semiconductor industry
• Knowledge in semiconductor/electronics industry
• Capability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Honest, trustworthy, driven, analytical and fast learner
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word and Powerpoint)
• Knowledgeable in the use of ERP preferably Microsoft Dynamics Axapta

Travel Time

0% - 25%