SUMMARY:

The Planning Supervisor is responsible for production planning and coordinates production workflow for multiple products while prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay. Will take a lead role in continuous improvement, product flow and capacity improvement to improve the overall efficiency of manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manage forecast product as required by customer needs, production demand including VMI and KANBAN programs
• Serve as Global Supply Planning expert and support the Sales and Operations Planning process
• Analyze customer forecasts and purchase patterns (consumption) to perform optimum inventory planning; manage material requirement planning (MRP) execution
• Determine BOM inaccuracies and enact hold policy on WIP resulting in rapid resolution and an accurate bill of material record
• Generate report system to track comprehensive information about FGI units and work in progress (WIP)
• Reconcile inventory and make sure the allocated inventory is flushed out against work in process (WIP)
• Work with management in coordinating and planning production activities to improve runtime
• Plan production tasks and schedules according to customer orders and develop and review production plan with Managers for approval
• Monitor the execution of production plan and resolve any potential issues in a timely fashion
• Investigate production problem, analyze root causes, and provide solutions
• Analyze back orders, current orders, and upcoming orders to prioritize, plan, and schedule the production operation
• Plan equipment, material, and manpower requirements to execute job orders
• Coordinate with Managers in planning and implementing engineering changes in production lines
• Interact with shop floor management daily to resolve issues regarding manufacturing efficiencies or to provide additional information as requested from Manufacturing, Customer Service and Accounting
• Develop and achieve departmental/company goals and controls. Make suggestions for improvement in areas of cost reduction, processes, quality, and productivity
• Confer with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; inventory levels and solving production problem
• Coordinator and Leader for Semi-Annual Physical Inventory Counts at Fremont site

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management preferred.
• 5 to 10 years of related Materials Planner experience; preferably in an OEM environment
• Computer proficiency is required, including skills with the use of Microsoft Operating Systems and Microsoft Applications especially Excel.
• Knowledge and experience in MRP and/or ERP systems related to inventory control, materials requirements planning, item master, demand planning, capacity planning.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• ASCM certifications such as CPIM preferred.
• Team management experience
• Monitor production progress and ensure that final product meets quality standards and customer specifications.
• Plan inventory management processes to avoid shortages and excesses
• Analyze delays and interruptions and accordingly adjust production schedule to meet deadlines
• Maintain reports for production planning activities and sequences

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing

Cytek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.