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 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.

• →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 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.
• →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 processing, customer inquiries, invoice coding, and freight forwarder coordination as needed.

• 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 with 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 with 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.

• 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.

We value a professional, adaptable, and collaborative work environment. The following competencies are essential for success in any role and reflect our commitment to effective teamwork, problem solving, and workplace communication. 

• Resilience -Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively.
• Communication -Capacity to clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships. 
• Reasoning & Decision Making -Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions.
• Comprehension -Capability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively.
• Organizational Skills -Competence in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions. 

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (feus.humanresources@fujifilm.com).