Manufacturing Planner

foxconnggroup; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Assembly, LLC is seeking a production planning specialist to optimize backlog and fulfillment at a direct fulfillment site, and to act as a liaison between internal teams and the customer.

You will plan and schedule sales orders, prepare daily reports, ensure orders are scheduled, packed and shipped within targets, and manage backlog to meet lead times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business related field preferred.
• 2 years of production control and planning experience in EMS.
• EMS industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimize sales order fulfillment to meet and exceed customer requirements.
• Prepare production reports regarding daily commitments and lead times.
• Ensure sales orders are scheduled, packed and shipped within target time frames.
• Maximize build plan targets on a daily basis.
• Manage backlog and achieve lead time goals.
• Analyze and interpret BOMs, scopes, specifications, etc.
• Collect data and publish assigned reports for internal and external management.
• Perform order scheduling, expedite, and re-commit through various system tools.
• Establish close working relationship with customer.
• Responsible for any issue within the business unit.
• Resolve problems using acquired knowledge and analytical abilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organization skills

SAP

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business-related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Fulfillment Manger

Job Description

Focus on backlog management and production planning in a direct fulfillment site and responsible for site performance metrics. Act as a liaison between internal team and customer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and optimize sales order fulfillment to meet and exceed customer’s requirement
• Prepare production report in regard of daily commitment and lead time.
• Ensure sales order scheduled, packed and shipped within target time frame
• Maximize build plan target in daily basis
• Manage backlog and achieve lead time goal
• Analyzes and interprets construction bills of material, scopes, specifications, etc..
• Collect data and publish assigned reports for internal and external management
• Perform order scheduling, expedite, and re-commit through various system tools
• Establish close working relationship with customer
• Responsible for any issue within the business unit
• Resolves problems utilizing acquired knowledge & analytical abilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Capable to work in a dynamic environment
• Strong analytical, Communication, Organizational Skills
• Basic knowledge of SAP
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business related field preferred
• 2 years of production control and planning experience in handling production project in the EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Service) Industry.

Foxconn Assembly, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Foxconn Assembly, LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.