Senior Production Planner - Fujifilm

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 location for a Senior Production Planner!

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 Senior Production Planner will plan finished goods to support customer and business requirements. Manage daily production status and customer orders. Review various analyses to look at inventory trends, backlog, and potential material shortages.  Work with Logistics to coordinate shipments to minimize shipping costs while maintaining timely delivery of goods to end customers and distribution warehouses.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Develop and publish the monthly production schedule for multiple Photopolymer, Formulated Products and Polyimide product lines.
• Work with Operations and Shop Floor control to optimize detailed production plans that maximize plant efficiencies while supporting customer requirements.
• Work with Operations to make appropriate changes as necessary and ensure manufacturing is aligned.
• Work globally, with multiple regions, to gather forecast data, purchase orders and customer requirements and utilize these as part of building master schedule.
• Plan raw materials and place purchase orders in support of production plans. Align with Purchasing to ensure on time delivery as required.
• Track returnable containers for multiple product lines globally to ensure availability for customer demand and production plans.
• Support Import/Exports and Order Processing/Customer Inquiries (order entry/processing, invoice coding, freight forwarder coordination, etc.)
• Ensure all MRP material master files are updated as required to accurately reflect all the key planning touchpoints.
• Review distribution center requirements to ensure optimal inventory levels and provide solutions when issues are surfaced and as necessary.
• Alert customer service as necessary of any delays to in house or purchased finished product schedule.
• Utilize ERP/MRP system to streamline raw material planning process and update the appropriate files as necessary.
• Track and disposition discrepant material.
• Assist the planning manager/operations director with reporting and special projects as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• BS degree in Operations Management, Supply chain management or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is required.
• Possess working knowledge of ERP systems, MRP and inventory management.
• SAP experience is preferred.
• Must be able to work independently as well as cross functionally with other key business teams.
• This is a safety-sensitive position that requires candidates to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening prior to employment. One of the essential job functions is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

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.