Production Planning Specialist

Samsung Electronics America; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is seeking a SCM Production Planner to build optimal production schedules by balancing material availability, capacity, and inventory. You will collaborate across functions to ensure on-time delivery and plan execution.

The role emphasizes data-driven planning, KPI monitoring, and risk assessment to keep production aligned with demand. This is a domestic, on-site position requiring strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Industrial Eng, Math, Business, or related field.
• No experience required (1 year in SCM or manufacturing preferred).
• Preferred: S&OP, Demand, Forecasting, Supply planning.
• Required: Excel proficiency; SAP experience preferred.
• Domestic role with limited interaction with HQ.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling - update and revise schedules based on material availability with Purchasing.
• Master Data Management - manage planning system parameters and data.
• Key Risks Identification - communicate risks to management and simulate impact.
• Market Demand Analysis - analyze model group demand, price tracking, and sales results.
• KPI Management - monitor SOP Execution and Production Linearity; provide corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Summary

The primary role of a SCM Production Planner is to build an optimal production schedule by balancing supply chain functions including, - material availability, capacity resource planning, inventory management, on-time delivery, and other functions. The role requires collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure all departments understand and execute the plan on time.

Role and Responsibilities

• 1. Scheduling - Update and revise schedules based on material availability by working in conjunction with the Purchasing team. MIP planners perform daily review of inventory and demand by updating PSI (Physical-Sale-Inventory) file, and adjust the plan to meet main line demand.
• 2. Master Data Management - Manage planning system parameters and master data to optimally reflect machine capacity.
• 3. Key Risks Identification - Communicate and engage production leaders to achieve set goals by reviewing the plan and all potential risks (may involve materials, capacity, equipment uptime / reliability, planned maintenance). During unforeseen situations (machine issues, broken molds, etc.), planners simulate the risk potential of the issues and report to management.
• 4. Market Demand Analysis - Performs market demand analysis for model group by analyzing factors (price tracking, sales results, WOS analysis)
• 5. KPI Management - Monitor planning KPI (SOP Execution, Production Linearity, etc), and provide root cause and countermeasure for rates under target.

Skills and Qualifications

• 1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or related field. (required)
• 2. Experience: No experience required (1 year experience in SCM operation or manufacturing experience preferred)
• 3. Knowledge: [Preferred]: Sales and operations planning (S&OP), Demand management, Forecasting, Supply planning, Supply Chain Management Process
• 4. Skills: [Required]: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast paced and goal orientated environment. High proficiency in Excel. [Preferred]: Technical experience with SAP
• 5. Domestic role. Limited interaction with other regions and HQ.

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