SUMMARY:
The Planning Supervisor is responsible for production planning and coordinates production workflow for multiple products while prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.
Will take a lead role in continuous improvement, product flow and capacity improvement to improve the overall efficiency of manufacturing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manage forecast product as required by customer needs, production demand including VMI and KANBAN programs
Serve as Global Supply Planning expert and support the Sales and Operations Planning process
Analyze customer forecasts and purchase patterns (consumption) to perform optimum inventory planning; manage material requirement planning (MRP) execution
Determine BOM inaccuracies and enact hold policy on WIP resulting in rapid resolution and an accurate bill of material record
Generate report system to track comprehensive information about FGI units and work in progress (WIP)
Reconcile inventory and make sure the allocated inventory is flushed out against work in process (WIP)
Work with management in coordinating and planning production activities to improve runtime
Plan production tasks and schedules according to customer orders and develop and review production plan with Managers for approval
Monitor the execution of production plan and resolve any potential issues in a timely fashion
Investigate production problem, analyze root causes, and provide solutions
Analyze back orders, current orders, and upcoming orders to prioritize, plan, and schedule the production operation
Plan equipment, material, and manpower requirements to execute job orders
Coordinate with Managers in planning and implementing engineering changes in production lines
Interact with shop floor management daily to resolve issues regarding manufacturing efficiencies or to provide additional information as requested from Manufacturing, Customer Service and Accounting
Develop and achieve departmental/company goals and controls.
Make suggestions for improvement in areas of cost reduction, processes, quality, and productivity
Confer with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; inventory levels and solving production problem
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management preferred.
5 to 10 years of related Materials Planner experience; preferably in an OEM environment
Computer proficiency is required, including skills with the use of Microsoft Operating Systems and Microsoft Applications especially Excel.
Knowledge and experience in MRP and/or ERP systems related to inventory control, materials requirements planning, item master, demand planning, capacity planning.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
ASCM certifications such as CPIM preferred.
Team management experience
Monitor production progress and ensure that final product meets quality standards and customer specifications.
Plan inventory management processes to avoid shortages and excesses
Analyze delays and interruptions and accordingly adjust production schedule to meet deadlines
Maintain reports for production planning activities and sequences
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
Cytek is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.