Manufacturing Planner

Foxconn Industrial Internet•Houston, TX

29d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Planner focuses on backlog management and production planning at a direct fulfillment site and is responsible for site performance metrics. The role serves as a liaison between the internal team and the customer. The position reports to the Fulfillment Manager.

Requirements

Two years of production control and planning experience handling production projects in the EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Service) industry.
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Basic knowledge of SAP.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and optimize sales order fulfillment to meet and exceed customer requirements.
Prepare production reports regarding daily commitments and lead times.
Ensure sales orders are scheduled, packed, and shipped within the target time frame.
Maximize daily build plan targets.
Manage backlog and achieve lead-time goals.
Analyze and interpret construction bills of material, scopes, specifications, and related materials.
Collect data and publish assigned reports for internal and external management.
Perform order scheduling, expediting, and re-commitment through various system tools.
Establish a close working relationship with the customer.
Take responsibility for issues within the business unit.
Resolve problems using acquired knowledge and analytical abilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.