Lead Material Planner (Experienced in Production Planning)

Lead Material Planner (Experienced in Production Planning)

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Lumileds is a global leader in OEM and aftermarket automotive lighting and accessories, camera flash for mobile devices, MicroLED, and light sources for general illumination, horticulture, and human-centric lighting. Our approximately 5,500 employees operate in over 30 countries and partner with our customers to deliver never before possible solutions for lighting, safety, and well-being.

The Lumileds environment is fast-paced, cutting-edge, intelligent and fun! We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team! To learn more about our company and solution portfolios, please visit https://lumileds.com

Who You Are:

• The planner is responsible for scheduling BOM/OS materials requirements together with our Purchasing/Commodity/Supply planning teams in Penang and Singapore to sustain uninterrupted LED operations at the Lumileds Penang facility.
• Use of MRP and MS office will be required as the primary tool for planning, scheduling, releasing and forecasting of material demand. Inventory accuracy must be maintained and tracked.
• A key focus will be on the development and ongoing improvement of planning (best) practices and strategies to meet corporate inventory and business objectives and customer satisfaction goals.
• Effective execution of this position will support the realization of Lumileds goals to drive revenue growth and profitability by keeping expenses within budget, keeping inventory at appropriate levels as well as continuing to look for optimization and savings opportunities.

Position Summary:

• Generate material requirement based on weekly MRP runs, reorder point replenishing systems and forecasts.
• Material planner cum production planner, need to plan PRE-production material to support subsequent production. Work closely with production to ensure delivery per plan
• Collaboratively planning together with relevant teams for an optimized and lean supply chain.
• Maintain proper lean inventory levels in accordance to process capabilities and based on super market stock replenishing strategies.
• Ability to run “what if” scenarios
• Maintain close communication with Purchasing/Commodity in order to monitor open orders and affiliates on late deliveries.
• Provide feedback to Supply Planning Team on delivery delays.
• Manage subcontractor for both material consignment and output performance tracking.
• Identify both system and process improvement opportunities in conjunction with the Supply Chain Planning Team.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Complies with environment, security, health and safety requirements.

What You Will Bring (RequiredQualifications):

• Working experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 3 years focus on supply chain Planning, production planning, material planning, factory planning, subcontractor planning or procurement
• Green Belt certification has a pre.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Can Do mentality with a sense of urgency;
• Can build strong working relationships;
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment;
• Strong analytical skills with an eye for details
• Process-oriented thinker - Always looking for continuous improvement solutions
• Bachelor's

Field of Study

• Materials Management, Industrial Engineer with Supply Chain focus.

Years of Experience (Minimum)

• 3 - 5 years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to apply financial analysis to evaluate business opportunities and make strategic choices.
• Detail oriented and able to multi-task in a high energy and fast paced-environment with critical and tight schedules.
• Experience in SAP:Working knowledge of forecasting methodologies Oracle, SAP, or other planning/ERP systems.
• Demonstrate understanding of how own performance contribute to the overall organization’s financial results (revenue, cash flow, shareholder value).

Lumileds is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

How do your skills match this job?

How do your skills match this job?

Your application will include the following questions:

What's your expected monthly basic salary? How many years' experience do you have as a Production Planner? Do you have experience completing material resource planning (MRP)? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? How many years' experience do you have as a Supply Chain Analyst?

Lumileds is a global leader in OEM and aftermarket automotive lighting and accessories, camera flash for mobile devices, MicroLED, and light sources for general illumination, horticulture, and human-centric lighting. Our approximately 5,500 employees operate in over 30 countries and partner with our customers to deliver never before possible solutions for lighting, safety, and well-being.

The Lumileds environment is fast-paced, cutting-edge, intelligent and fun! We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team!

Lumileds is a global leader in OEM and aftermarket automotive lighting and accessories, camera flash for mobile devices, MicroLED, and light sources for general illumination, horticulture, and human-centric lighting. Our approximately 5,500 employees operate in over 30 countries and partner with our customers to deliver never before possible solutions for lighting, safety, and well-being.

The Lumileds environment is fast-paced, cutting-edge, intelligent and fun! We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team!