Production Planner

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 facility for a 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 Production Planner supports finished goods and material planning to meet customer and business requirements. This role prepares production plans for assigned product families, monitors production status, customer orders, inventory, backlog, and potential material shortages, and coordinates with Operations, Logistics, and other functions to support timely production and delivery.

This is a 100% on-site position. Because of the close coordination required with manufacturing operations, the Production Planner works on-site to support production priorities, address material and scheduling constraints, and respond to changing operational and customer requirements

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industry—where chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence, computers, electric vehicles, smartphones, and more.

We’re a global business-to-business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. Our chemical formulations allow top manufacturers to produce microchips that both power and connect our digital world. Think you’ve got what it takes to build a more connected world? Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of what’s possible—for the world and your future.

We have six U.S. manufacturing and Research & Development facilities, located in:
Mesa, Arizona;
Castroville, California;
Hollister, California;
Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island—each offering unique local experiences, from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit:

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Prepare and publish monthly production schedules for assigned product families based on customer demand and business requirements.
• Plan raw material requirements and place purchase orders in support of assigned production plans.
• Monitor daily production status, customer orders, inventory, backlog, and potential material shortages.
• Coordinate with Shop Floor Control on production priorities and schedule requirements.
• Monitor distribution center requirements and inventory levels, identify potential issues, and coordinate with appropriate stakeholders to resolve or accelerate concerns.
• Expedite materials as necessary to support production requirements.
• Coordinate with Logistics on shipments to support timely customer deliveries while minimizing shipping costs.
• Track returnable containers across multiple product lines and global locations to support customer demand and production requirements.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to support production and raw material planning and maintain accurate planning information.
• Track and coordinate disposition of discrepant materials.
• Support import/export, order…