Production Planning Specialist

Samsung SDI America Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung SDI America Inc. in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Production Planning Specialist to translate customer demands into a master schedule and manage component planning using SAP.

The role ensures inventory optimization and on-time delivery in a fast-paced automotive environment. You will work closely with global teams, maintain daily reporting, handle freight expedites, coordinate part changes, and participate in HQ requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP/OWMS/IWMS and scheduling.
• Experience with materials and transportation in Tier One auto supply chain.
• Must be bilingual English and Korean.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer demands into a master planning schedule using SAP.
• Plan components and optimize inventory to meet production needs.
• Manage and minimize inventory levels while ensuring service.
• Maintain daily critical component reporting and share with management.
• Respond to freight expedites and coordinate with logistics.
• Coordinate physical inventory and part changes with HQ requests.
• Oversee resolution of planning/scheduling issues and supplier coordination.

Skills

Bilingual English / Korean

ERP/MRP scheduling knowledge

Supply chain planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain Management / Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Production Planning Specialist

Full Time Michigan - JWI & J2I, Auburn Hills, MI, US

ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Planning Specialist:

• Translation of customer demands into a master planning schedule using SAP.
• Component planning and optimization.
• Management and minimization of inventory.
• Maintain / manage daily reporting of critical internal components including daily reporting to management team.
• Responding to and approving freight expedites when necessary.
• Completion of Headquarters requests as required. (planning and transportation)
• Oversee resolution of planning / scheduling issues.
• Responsible for coordinating physical inventory of raw components.
• Responsible for coordination of part changes.
• Responsible for critical supplier management as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Working Knowledge and Implementation of ERP/MRP/OWMS/IWMS, scheduling.
• Working Knowledge of materials and transportation operation within a Tier One automotive supplier.
• Must be Bilingual English / Korean.

INTERNAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Quality Policy
• Health & Safety Orientation
• Quality Objectives
• New Hire or New Position Orientation
• Samsung Philosophy and Values

QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Comply with requirements of the Quality Operating System (QOS) in accordance with ISO 9001:2008
• Identify concerns and initiate corrective actions (through verification) relating to product, process and quality systems
• Initiate preventative and continuous improvement actions relating to product, process and quality systems

HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Follow safe work procedures established by the Company; and follow the OH&S directions of the head of your department or supervisor
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety systems
• Where PPE is required to control exposure to hazards in the workplace, wear and maintain the PPE as directed, as indicated in a risk assessment, or as required in OH&S procedures
• Use other safety and emergency equipment provided in the workplace as directed or as required in OH&S procedures
• Assist with the preparation of risk assessments
• Before commencing work or research, a risk assessment should be conducted to identify, assess and control the hazards associated with the work or research. This should be conducted in conjunction with other relevant staff, researchers and the supervisor
• Report OH&S problems
• Report workplace hazards to the supervisor as soon as possible after they occur
• Report injury or illness arising from workplace activities using the incident/injury reporting system as soon as possible after the incident
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions