Planning Specialist

Position Description                                                                                                        

Purpose of the Position:

Due to support China HF plant expansion, new hire the production planning specialist for production planning, scheduling, MRP and inventory management.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
Take responsibility for HF Finishing/Melting planning and material preparation.
The planning is including Finishing/Melting production scheduling, order promising with GTP, DC planning and commercial team, new line startup and downtime management with project team, offload FS, packing material arrangement with logistic team, and inventory management activities to alignment with Division strategy.
The material preparation responsibility is including MRP plan preparation, delivery schedule arrangement, supplier performance management, align with Division sourcing and inventory strategy.
PR initiate and P/O follow up and tracking to sustain production consumption.
Manage FS/FG inventory to minimize hold, restricted stuffs.

Project involved with:

Support HF plant startup activity and in charge of HF plant daily production scheduling and packing materials requirement planning.

Education & Experience 
University or above degree, major in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other Material Control & Management related experience. Over 5+ years on production planning, scheduling and MRP management is plus.

Required Skills                                               
Knowledge of ISO9001/OSHA14000 management system
Familiar with ERP, Microsoft Office and PC skill
CET4 and above (Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Chinese)
Computer level 2, Excel VBA is plus
CPIM certification is double plus

Desired Skills 
Knowledge of process trouble shooting & prevention & data-drive, and root cause finding
International & multi-culture communication, coordination, and follow-up ability

Soft Skills                                               
Strong accountability and ownership of achieving plant goal
Sense of urgency and creativity to handle project issues and adapt plan to meet objectives
Flexibility to adapt to changing environment; be a change agent to help others through change
Cross-cultural Sensitivity and Customer Focus
Communication skill and positive working attitude in team