Production Planner

Fujifilm•North Kingstown, RI

20d•Onsite

About The Position

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a Production Planner for its North Kingstown, Rhode Island facility. The Production Planner supports finished-goods and material planning to meet customer and business requirements. The role prepares production plans for assigned product families and monitors production status, customer orders, inventory, backlog, and potential material shortages. It coordinates with Operations, Logistics, and other functions to support timely production and delivery. This is a 100% on-site position, requiring close coordination with manufacturing operations and responsiveness to production priorities, material and scheduling constraints, and changing customer and operational needs. FUJIFILM Electronic Materials supplies chemical formulations and advanced materials used in semiconductor manufacturing and packaging. The company has manufacturing and research and development facilities across multiple countries and is part of Fujifilm, a global organization headquartered in Tokyo with more than 70,000 employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
0–3 years of related experience in production planning, material planning, supply chain, operations, or manufacturing; relevant internship or co-op experience may be considered.
Basic knowledge of MRP, production planning, inventory management, and supply chain principles.
Experience with or exposure to an ERP/MRP system.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify potential material, inventory, or scheduling issues.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and changing requirements.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Logistics, Customer Service, Procurement, and other business partners.
Ability to work independently on assigned responsibilities while seeking guidance or escalating more complex planning issues as appropriate.
Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships.
Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions.
Ability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively.
Competence in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.
Internship, co-op, or other experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience or exposure to chemical, specialty chemical, semiconductor materials, or other process manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

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 stakeholders to resolve or escalate 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.
Use ERP/MRP systems for production and raw material planning and maintain accurate planning information.
Track and coordinate disposition of discrepant materials.
Support import/export, order processing, customer inquiries, invoice coding, and freight forwarder coordination as needed.