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Excelitas Technologies

Planning Manager

Excelitas Technologies, Saugatuck, Michigan, United States, 49453

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Planning Manager

ENABLE your future through light. Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense, and aerospace sectors. ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL. Our facility in Singapore has key functions in research and development, procurement, sales and finance for our Lighting and Detection business lines, in addition to key functions related to our Optics Manufacturing capabilities. This site produces optical lenses such as spherical, aspherical and plano optics, with large machine shop capabilities and expertise in optical coating and assembly. Our photonic products and solutions serve a wide range of markets and applications in the areas of medicine, life science, industrial manufacturing, defense, and aerospace, as well as research and development. We are presently seeking a Planning Manager that will be responsible for production and manufacturing planning, inventory control and shipment. Main responsibilities: Responsible for forecast review and Structure Demand Review Process (SDRP); Responsible for production and manufacturing planning, inventory control and shipment; Ensures on-time delivery to customers; Oversees production loading, coordinating with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve issues affecting customer deliveries; Responsible for all planning KPIs to meet AOP targets; Manages a team of planners in production planning and control with responsibility on optimal utilization of material, manpower and machine; Monitors performances on timely MRP production schedules, inventory and customer shipments; Directs economical manufacturing plans, materials management and stock levels; Evaluate the most cost-effective inventory level, production capability and capacity and liaison with third party production sites; Decides on obsolescence and scrap materials disposal; Ensuring NPI projects are completed on time; Identify risk and coordinate between stakeholders to generate risk mitigation plan; Continuously improves planning processes and Planning SOPs; Provides training and coaching to planners to improve their planning competency level. Requirements: Diploma/Degree holder in supply chain management or a relevant discipline; More than 3 years of experience leading a planning team; Strong leadership skills; good knowledge of ERP & MRP systems preferred; proficiency with MS Office applications; Collaborative, proactive, self-motivated, and independent; Knowledge of SAP is an advantage. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: www.excelitas.com/join-our-team