Production Planner

Essential Duties & Responsibilities, subject to change based on organizational needs, including but not limited to the following:

The Production Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating production activities to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels and production efficiency. This role works closely with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure smooth execution of production plans.

Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Lite-On is unable to provide visa sponsorship or transfer sponsorship for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production plans based on customer demand, forecasts, and inventory levels.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure adherence to production schedules.
• Monitor material availability and collaborate with procurement to avoid shortages.
• Manage production orders, scheduling, and capacity planning in ERP/MES systems.
• Track daily production performance and resolve scheduling or material-related issues.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Drive on-time delivery (OTD) and support customer requirement fulfillment.
• Analyze demand variability and adjust plans to minimize disruptions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (SCM, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse).
• Prepare reports on production status, capacity utilization, and inventory metrics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for planning and scheduling processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and production planning tools.
• Understanding of MRP, capacity planning, and inventory management concepts.
• Experience in electronics or manufacturing industry preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent coordination and communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, data analysis).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.