Production Planning Specialist

Samsung Electronics; Newberry (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is seeking a SCM Production Planner to build an optimal production schedule by balancing material availability, capacity, inventory, and on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with Purchasing, Production, and others to update PSI files, manage master data, identify risks, analyze market demand, and monitor KPIs to keep the plan aligned.

This on-site role in Newberry, Florida offers growth and exposure to S&OP processes and a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, IE, Math, Business, or related field.
• No experience required; 1 year SCM/manufacturing preferred.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills; SAP knowledge a plus.
• Domestic role with onsite collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling - Update and revise schedules based on material availability by working with Purchasing.
• Master Data Management - Manage planning system parameters and master data to reflect machine capacity.
• Key Risks Identification - Communicate with production leaders to review the plan and risks.
• Market Demand Analysis - Analyze model group demand via price tracking, sales results, and WOS.
• KPI Management - Monitor planning KPIs and provide root-cause analysis.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical problem solving

SAP (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/IE/Math/Business

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

• 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.
• Master Data Management - Manage planning system parameters and master data to optimally reflect machine capacity.
• 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.
• Market Demand Analysis - Performs market demand analysis for model group by analyzing factors (price tracking, sales results, WOS analysis)
• KPI Management - Monitor planning KPI (SOP Execution, Production Linearity, etc), and provide root cause and countermeasure for rates under target.

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Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or related field. (required)
• Experience: No experience required (1 year experience in SCM operation or manufacturing experience preferred)
• Knowledge: [Preferred]: Sales and operations planning (S&OP), Demand management, Forecasting, Supply planning, Supply Chain Management Process
• 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
• Domestic role. Limited interaction with other regions and HQ.

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