Production Planning Coordinator

Production Planning

Job Summary

The Production Planning Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing production planning activities to ensure efficient manufacturing operations, on-time customer deliveries, and effective utilization of resources. This role develops production schedules, coordinates with cross-functional teams, manages inventory planning, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee short-term and long-term production plans based on customer demand, sales forecasts, and capacity availability.
• Ensure production schedules are aligned with operational capabilities, material availability, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Materials, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams to support production goals.
• Monitor production performance and adjust plans to address changes in demand, supply constraints, or operational challenges.
• Analyze capacity utilization and implement strategies to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Lead inventory planning efforts to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete materials.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production planning, inventory accuracy, delivery performance, and capacity management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, forecasting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Identify risks that may impact production schedules and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
• Manage, coach, and develop the production planning team to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and production ramp-up activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in production planning, materials planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing planning teams.
• Strong knowledge of production planning methodologies, capacity planning, forecasting, and inventory management.
• Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Production Planning
• Capacity Planning
• Demand Forecasting
• Inventory Management
• Supply Chain Management
• SAP ERP
• Manufacturing Operations
• Data Analysis
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• KPI Management
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Problem Solving
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Foxconn provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Foxconn complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.