Junior Planner (Materials & Production)

KULICKE & SOFFA PTE. LTD.; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a professional for demand planning roles. Responsibilities include managing inventory and optimizing delivery commitments while working closely with various teams. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management and demonstrate excellent communication skills across the organization. This role requires the ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning and materials management in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong analytical skills for demand trending and root cause analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand planning processes and analyze billing histories.
• Optimize inventory to meet delivery commitments.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance customer satisfaction.

Skills

Materials and Production planning

Interpersonal skills

Demand planning

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage demand planning process, analyze the historical billing to develop stocking strategy for supporting demand
• Responsible for Supply planning & Drive for optimal inventory to meet customer OTD performance while ensuring inventory target are met
• Anticipate customer requirement and work closely with buyers to develop measures to improve delivery commitment to customers
• Act as interface among Business Unit, Customer Operations, Supply Chain, Production, Quality, Logistic & Engineering
• Manage E&O to minimize exposure
• Manage Product Life Cycle process to ensure smooth execution of new product launch and materials requirements to minimize End-Of-Life exposure
• Take counter-measures for aging stock
• Responsible for preparing/supporting Quarterly reports/matrix
• Active involvement in driving process improvement and task with ad hoc project work
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Familiar with Materials and Production planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Good Interpersonal skill, able to communicate across different levels to get job done proficiently
• Conversant with demand planning and establishing re-order point without impacting inventory turns
• Possess strong analytical skills eg. in demand trending, buying pattern etc. and identification of issues and root causes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Table (Must)
• Proficient in Oracle an advantage
• Good time management and presentation skills
• Able to work in highly customer driven environment and are expected to work under pressure with the ability to resolve work issues, prioritize tasks and resilient to changes
• Able to work as a team, provide support and cooperation among peers and different levels in the Organization
• Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Company Overview

Founded in 1951, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) specialize in developing cutting‑edge semiconductor and electronics assembly solutions enabling a smarter and more sustainable future. Ever‑growing range of products and services supports growth and facilitates technology transitions across large‑scale markets.

Please refer to the website for more details: www.kns.com.

Equal Opportunity

Kulicke & Soffa recruits on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.