Compal
Job Description
The Production Planner is responsible for developing the production plan to satisfy customer demand while maximizing production efficiency and carrying minimum effective inventory. The qualified individual will be responsible for providing the plant with a monthly, weekly, and daily production plan by SMT line and post SMT consistent with capacity and sales forecast. The planner is responsible for determining the desired inventory levels for sub-assemblies sufficient to supply the assembly cells and optimize SMT set-ups. Sales forecasts, orders, and internal supply and capacity constraints will be used to develop production plans. Strong collaboration with the Production Department, Program Managers, Customer Service Representatives, Quality and Engineering is essential.
Primary Purpose and objectives:
Create and maintain a production plan for each SMT line (3-days frozen and 2 days flexible) and adjust daily to compensate for unplanned down time and other issues. Create a rolling 6-month Master Production Plan with weekly and daily production plans within identified time fences. Utilize production capacity and cycle times, taking into consideration the sales forecast and historical sales. Analyze and identify risks associated with the options built into the Master Production Plan, including manufacturing lead times. Work with the PM's and CSR's to resolve materials issues caused by orders inside of lead time and pull-in requests. Make delivery commitments to customers by checking uncommitted material and availability of capacity. Develop target inventory and manage production to achieve targeted inventory levels on both a cost and unit basis. Maintain SMT sub-assembly inventory at target levels in ensure high service levels, i.e., product availability. Project inventory levels on a quarterly basis. Achieve desired corporate inventory turn targets. Coordinate the Production Plan with Production and Program Managers. Monitor actual output versus the Production Plan. Identify gaps and drive solutions, including metrics for production performance to the requested production schedule. Review sales forecast with Program Managers and CSR's on a monthly basis, and suggest modifications consistent with knowledge of current or historical demand. Timely reporting of key metrics. Support the Sales and Operations Planning process meetings to review service levels, performance against schedule, inventory strategy, supply plan to meet demand, and resource implications. Update Production Plans as necessary
Compal USA (Indiana) Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need without regard
The Production Planner is responsible for developing the production plan to satisfy customer demand while maximizing production efficiency and carrying minimum effective inventory. The qualified individual will be responsible for providing the plant with a monthly, weekly, and daily production plan by SMT line and post SMT consistent with capacity and sales forecast. The planner is responsible for determining the desired inventory levels for sub-assemblies sufficient to supply the assembly cells and optimize SMT set-ups. Sales forecasts, orders, and internal supply and capacity constraints will be used to develop production plans. Strong collaboration with the Production Department, Program Managers, Customer Service Representatives, Quality and Engineering is essential.
Primary Purpose and objectives:
Create and maintain a production plan for each SMT line (3-days frozen and 2 days flexible) and adjust daily to compensate for unplanned down time and other issues. Create a rolling 6-month Master Production Plan with weekly and daily production plans within identified time fences. Utilize production capacity and cycle times, taking into consideration the sales forecast and historical sales. Analyze and identify risks associated with the options built into the Master Production Plan, including manufacturing lead times. Work with the PM's and CSR's to resolve materials issues caused by orders inside of lead time and pull-in requests. Make delivery commitments to customers by checking uncommitted material and availability of capacity. Develop target inventory and manage production to achieve targeted inventory levels on both a cost and unit basis. Maintain SMT sub-assembly inventory at target levels in ensure high service levels, i.e., product availability. Project inventory levels on a quarterly basis. Achieve desired corporate inventory turn targets. Coordinate the Production Plan with Production and Program Managers. Monitor actual output versus the Production Plan. Identify gaps and drive solutions, including metrics for production performance to the requested production schedule. Review sales forecast with Program Managers and CSR's on a monthly basis, and suggest modifications consistent with knowledge of current or historical demand. Timely reporting of key metrics. Support the Sales and Operations Planning process meetings to review service levels, performance against schedule, inventory strategy, supply plan to meet demand, and resource implications. Update Production Plans as necessary
Compal USA (Indiana) Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need without regard