Staff Specialist – Operations Planning & Controlling

Job Title: Staff Specialist Operations Planning & Controlling

Location: Onsite (Thailand) with occasional travel

Salary Range:THB

Overview

We are partnering with a leading global technology manufacturing company seeking a Staff Specialist Operations Planning & Controlling. This role will act as a key interface between internal operations and external suppliers/subcontractors ensuring production alignment on-time delivery and supply chain efficiency.

This position is primarily onsite and may involve occasional travel to supplier locations.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier & Subcontractor Coordination

• Act as the primary point of contact for subcontractors regarding production loading delivery schedules and capacity planning.
• Conduct regular performance alignment meetings with suppliers.
• Manage supplier discussions and drive accountability on delivery commitments.

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Monitor wafer supply and manage daily production loading based on demand forecasts material availability and capacity constraints.
• Align production plans with customer demand requirements (e.g. forecast and production plans).
• Manage urgent upside and recovery requests effectively.

Inventory & Supply Chain Management

• Track Work-in-Progress (WIP) and manage line priorities to ensure on-time delivery.
• Drive issue resolution including expedites rework coordination and recovery planning.
• Conduct regular audits and reconciliation of die bank and WIP with finance and external partners.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Drive improvements in delivery performance and cycle time.
• Identify supply chain bottlenecks and implement corrective action plans.
• Support system integration and supply chain improvement initiatives (e.g. SAP global planning systems).

Administrative & Project Support

• Manage PR/PRAW submissions and support new product builds.
• Coordinate engineering samples and related documentation.
• Contribute to cross-functional supply chain projects and system enhancements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in production planning operations planning or supply chain coordination.
• Experience in semiconductor or electronics manufacturing industry is highly preferred.
• Strong experience working directly with suppliers or subcontractors.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP (or equivalent ERP/MES systems).
• Good command of English (spoken and written).
• Strong analytical skills attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.