FUJIFILM

Planning Manager

Job Locations US-RI-North Kingstown
Posted Date 2 weeks ago(9/24/2024 11:00 AM)
Requisition ID
2024-27526
Category
Supply Chain/Logistics
Company (Portal Searching)
FUJIFILM Electronic Materials U.S.A

Overview

Who We Are

 

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our North Kingstown, RI facility for a Planning Manager!

 

With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe, Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan, local sales offices throughout the world and on-site applications support, FUJIFILM Electronic Materials supplies the world's top tier semiconductor manufacturers with a broad array of products and services used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process.

 

The Role

 

The successful candidate will lead the planning group in establishing processes and production plans that meet customer requirements, on time delivery goals, inventory objectives and manufacturing efficiency goals. While managing the department, this position will also include planning activities required to support production and demand plans.

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Key responsibilities for this role include:

  • Lead the development of short- and long-term production plans to ensure materials are available according to established schedules.
  • Prepare and review a detailed monthly Master Schedule to meet customer requirements while minimizing crossovers and testing whenever possible.
  • Optimize SAP/MRP parameters to support current planning strategies effectively.
  • Drive inventory control objectives by creating and managing material and production plans to minimize inventory levels. Analyze monthly, quarterly, and year-end inventory changes and implement necessary actions to meet targets across all inventory categories.
  • Develop strong partnerships with internal and external customers to foster continuous improvement activities, enhancing the Global Planning process across all regions.
  • Collaborate with Account Managers, Product Managers, and Customer Service Representatives to review forecasts and usage details, taking necessary actions to balance production plans.
  • Lead Operations in planning for current and future capacity requirements.
  • Oversee the preparation and presentation of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities.
  • Manage and direct the Planning department, including setting objectives, professional development, and performance management.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
  • 8-10 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including 5+ years of management experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of ERP systems, MRP, and inventory management.
  • Strong ability to work independently, prioritize key activities, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel & PowerPoint, for data analysis and reporting/presenting.
  • Experience in demand forecasting and capacity planning.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • APICS certification
  • SAP experience
  • Strong project management skills and experience with continuous improvement methodologies
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans
  • Experience in Lean Manufacturing principles and practices

 

MENTAL & EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Resilience - Adapting well in the face of workplace stressors, the ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress and conflict situations, the ability to remain poised under all circumstances, the ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual.
  • Communication - The ability to successfully and professionally express and exchange ideas and meanings with all levels of employees in the organization, the ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including customers/clients, the ability to work as an integral part of a team, ability to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.
  • Reasoning and decision-making - The ability to understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions, the ability to reason logically and make sound decisions.
  • Comprehension - The ability to complete tasks without direct supervision, the ability to simultaneously address multiple complete problems.
  • Organizational skills - Ability to multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy, the ability to work and sustain attention with distractions and interruptions, the ability to perform in situations requiring speed, deadlines or productivity quotas.

 

FUJIFILM Electronics Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is part of the Fujifilm family – a company that has been evolving and transforming for more than 85 years. Fujifilm is focused on four strategic business areas: Advanced Materials, including electronic materials for semiconductor manufacturing; Imaging; Healthcare; and products and services to support Business Innovation. As a global company, Fujifilm has revenues of $21 billion, with 310 group companies and 73,275 employees worldwide.

 

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

 

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Fujifilm about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Fujifilm via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Fujifilm, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Fujifilm for this requisition and a valid agreement with Fujifilm is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Fujifilm agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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