Strategic Production Planner & Capacity Optimizer

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

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.