Production Planner

The Production Planner oversees endtoend materials management translating demand forecasts into executable plans validating material availability and driving daily communication with operations. As the planning subjectmatter expert they ensure kit completion for production and are a key contributor to capacity planning.

>  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Translate demand (forecast orders backlog) into finite production schedules and work orders.
• Run MRP/ERP to ensure material availability; place and expedite purchase/transfer orders to meet lead times.
• Balance line/cell capacity; sequence jobs to minimize changeovers and meet due dates.
• Maintain and update master data (BOMs routings lead times lot sizes) in ERP; support ECR/ECO changes.
• Track WIP and inventory; resolve shortages constraints and quality holds with crossfunctional teams.
• Coordinate NPI ramp and phasein/phaseout with Engineering Quality and Supply Chain.
• Prepare daily/weekly production plans commits and status reports; drive OTIF.
• Drive continuous improvement (Lean 5S kanban lot size optimisation).

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience in production planning/scheduling within electronics or discrete manufacturing.
• Must be proficient in ERP systems with an understanding of manufacturing and multi-layer BOMs
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail; able to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Continuously monitors demand vs. capacity to surface emerging bottlenecks or shortages and promptly communicates options and recovery plans to stakeholders.
• Willing to work flexible hours to support customers and suppliers across multiple time zones.
• Selfdirected and organized able to plan reprioritize and execute tasks under pressure.
• Strong ERP/MRP skills; advanced Excel.
• Understanding of BOMs routings capacity planning lead times and inventory control.
• Knowledge of kanban and basic problemsolving
• Excellent communication and crossfunctional collaboration.
• Proficient in Vietnamese a plus

Additional Information :

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers. 

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time Employee-only coverage; you share the cost of coverage for your dependents
• Company Paid Bonus (Percentage dependent on Company profitability and individual performance)
• Company 401(k) Match (up to 6%)
• Mental Health Benefits
• Paid Time Off (Accrued per pay period starting at 3 weeks per year)
• 13 Company Paid Holidays 
• Paid Time Off for Volunteer Work (up to 8 hours per year)
• Employer Paid Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Veterinary Pet Insurance
• Company Social Events held throughout the year
• A Friendly Culture Where People Collaborate and Strive for Excellence

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time