Production Planning Specialist

Samsung; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure plans are understood and executed on time. The position emphasizes strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and knowledge of S&OP, demand planning, and supply planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in relevant field.
• No experience required; 1 year SCM/manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge: S&OP, Demand management, Forecasting, Supply planning.
• Proficient in Excel; SAP experience preferred.
• Domestic role; limited interaction with other regions and HQ.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling - Update and revise schedules based on material availability by working with Purchasing; review inventory and demand and adjust plan.
• Master Data Management - Manage planning system parameters and master data to reflect machine capacity.
• Key Risks Identification - Communicate and engage production leaders to achieve goals by reviewing plan and potential risks; simulate risks during unforeseen issues.
• Market Demand Analysis - Analyze model group demand using factors like price tracking, sales results, and WOS.
• KPI Management - Monitor planning KPI and provide root-cause and countermeasures for rates under target.

Skills

Scheduling

Master data management

Risk identification

Market demand analysis

KPI management

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. 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. 2. Master Data Management - Manage planning system parameters and master data to optimally reflect machine capacity.
3. 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. 4. Market Demand Analysis - Performs market demand analysis for model group by analyzing factors (price tracking, sales results, WOS analysis).
5. 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. 1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or related field. (required).
2. 2. Experience: No experience required (1 year experience in SCM operation or manufacturing experience preferred).
3. 3. Knowledge: [Preferred]: Sales and operations planning (S&OP), Demand management, Forecasting, Supply planning, Supply Chain Management Process.
4. 4. Skills: [Required]: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast paced and goal orientated environment.
5. 5. High proficiency in Excel. [Preferred]: Technical experience with SAP.
6. 6. Domestic role. Limited interaction with other regions and HQ.

General Notice: Candidates are expected to honor their obligations to former employers. SEHA does not seek access to, and expressly prohibits the use or disclosure of, any confidential information, proprietary materials, or trade secrets belonging to any prior employer or third party, either during the hiring process or in the course of employment.

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