Senior Planner

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Job Description:

The Microchip Systems division is looking for an experienced professional to join the Planning Team at the Mount Holly Springs Facility. The Senior Planner is responsible for developing the master production plan to satisfy customer demand while carrying minimum effective inventory. This position is also in charge of issuing releases to the manufacturing floor and requisitions to purchasing. The qualified individual will be responsible for providing the product line(s) with a monthly production plan consistent with the capacity and demand forecast.

Working in conjunction with Operations Management and Product Line Manager, the Senior Planner is responsible for determining the desired inventory levels including safety stock levels. The sales forecasts, new business opportunities, customer expectations, and internal supply constraints will be used to develop production plans. Strong collaboration with the Product Line Manager, Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Management will be critical to meeting business goals.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain the forecast for assigned product lines in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and other key stakeholders. Ensure accuracy of data and alignment to customer needs as well as Revenue goals.

Participate in Revenue Tracking process to highlight Upside and Downside opportunities and actively manage to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction.

Create and manage the Build Plan for assigned product lines in alignment with Sales Orders and Forecast as well as capacity and labor constraints. Manage Capacity Planning versus current and future build plan needs.

Create and manage jobs in an ERP environment in alignment with build plan. This includes prioritizing sales orders in alignment with company policy, establishing alternate Bill of Materials manually as needed and monitoring job completions vs plan.

Act as key member of Focus Factory Team, including reporting various metrics, actively participating in weekly and monthly meetings and collaborating with cross functional teams to effectively manage assigned product lines

Identify and manage Exceptions like material shortages, late jobs and quality issues. Work closely with stockroom and production to ensure on time shipments to customers and clear…