Specialist - Supply Chain (Planning)

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Production Controller / Planner to join our dynamic team. This role is critical in ensuring seamless production operations, accurate inventory management, and effective scheduling to meet customer demands and revenue goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production planning, inventory control, and master scheduling within an ERP environment, with a keen eye for detail and a collaborative mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Production Orders (POs), including reviewing commit files from CMs and updating delivery dates and quantities as needed.
• Review material shortages with CMs and expedite materials internally and externally to prevent production delays.
• Develop and maintain accurate forecasts for assigned product lines in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in revenue tracking, identifying upside and downside opportunities to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction.
• Create and manage build plans, balancing sales orders, forecasts, capacity, and labor constraints.
• Manage jobs in the ERP system, prioritize sales orders, establish alternate BOMs as needed, and monitor job completions.
• Act as a key member of the Focus Factory Team, reporting metrics and collaborating cross-functionally.
• Identify and manage exceptions such as material shortages, late jobs, and quality issues.
• Work closely with stockroom and production teams to ensure on-time shipments and clear communication with Sales and Customer Service.
• Schedule all sales orders for assigned product lines, providing accurate ship dates and collaborating on expedite requests and schedule changes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes and standardize best practices across sites and divisions.
• Develop Excel reports, templates, or macros to streamline planning functions.
• Manage change orders and corrective/preventive actions for assigned products.
• Participate in internal audits and ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Track and manage inventory levels for assigned product lines.
  
  

Benefits

• Wellness & Medical Benefits effective on your First Day of Employment
• Gold Standard in Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Quarterly Employee Cash Bonus Plan
• Restricted Stock Grant
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Care
• Legal
• Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Time Off

• Vacation Pay
• Absence Time - "Sick Pay"
• 10 Paid Holidays
  
  

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration/Operations, or related field, preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience (with a relevant bachelor’s degree) OR minimum 5 years of experience (without a relevant bachelor's degree).
• Proficiency with ERP systems (AX, Baan, or similar) and advanced Excel skills (reporting, templates, macros).
• Experience with process improvement and change management, preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; able to collaborate effectively across functions and with external partners.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

100% inside, 80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing

Pay Range

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $57,784-$128,000.*

• Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
  
  

Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified.

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

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