Associate, SC Supply Planning

Ams Osram; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ams OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is seeking a Supply Chain Planner with experience in production planning, inventory management, and demand and supply planning. You will coordinate with production, engineering and warehouse teams to ensure material availability and improve efficiency while meeting customer requirements.

Responsibilities include developing production schedules based on forecasts, monitoring KPIs, managing inventory movements in SAP, and supporting cross-functional communication to

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing planning or a similar role.
• Experience with production planning, forecasting, and capacity management.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office Suite.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules based on forecasts and capacity.
• Monitor KPIs, inventory movements, and material availability.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, warehouse, and supply chain teams.
• Support customer service activities and interplant communication.
• Perform SAP tasks such as sales order entry and goods movements.

Skills

Production planning

Forecasting

Capacity management

KPI monitoring

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Independent working

Education

High school diploma or GED

College education preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

The ams OSRAM Opto Semiconductors business offers high-performance opto semiconductor components and in-depth support for state-of-the-­art system solutions based on innovative semiconductor light sources. The Business Unit can look back on almost fifty years of production and development expertise.

Summary

Supply Chain Planner professional with experience in production planning, inventory management, demand and supply planning, SAP system transactions, and cross-functional collaboration within manufacturing environments. Proven ability to develop production schedules, monitor KPIs, manage inventory movements, and support customer service activities while maintaining operational excellence. Strong background in coordinating with production, engineering, warehouse, and supply chain teams to improve efficiency, ensure material availability, and meet customer requirements. Recognized for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Planning/Scheduling

• Develop, and manage production floor schedules based on customer forecasts, inventory levels, yield performance, and overall capacity across various production departments
• Collaborate closely with the production and engineering teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution
• Monitor production attainment, inventory performance, and key planning KPIs to support operational decision-making

Customer Service

• Serves as a key point of contact for internal and external customers, supporting effective communication and issue resolution
• Respond to inquiries and coordinate requests to support seamless interplant communication
• Demonstrates ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Collaborating with supply chain partners/customers

Additional Responsibilities

• Supports warehouse and supply chain operations through process improvements and backup coverage where needed
• Work closely with Supply Chain Manager and assist in overseeing and managing various areas
• Managing various SAP tasks (i.e., sales order entry, inventory movements, materials management, and goods issues)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. College education preferred.
• Knowledge in SAP system preferred
• Minimum of 2 - 5 years in manufacturing/planning or in a similar role
• Experience with production planning, forecasting, and capacity management
• Production attainment and KPI monitoring
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working under pressure
• Team-oriented and effective in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed and capable of working independently