We are seeking an experienced Production Planning & Operations Specialist to manage production loading, subcontractor planning, and supply chain execution within a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for balancing demand, capacity, and material availability while driving delivery performance, inventory optimization, and operational excellence through close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external manufacturing partners.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Capacity Planning

Develop and execute production loading plans based on customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and material availability.

Monitor planned versus actual loading performance and identify capacity gaps or supply constraints.

Coordinate daily production priorities to ensure optimal factory utilization and delivery performance.

Support execution of production schedules through effective planning and operational control.

Supply Planning & Inventory Management

Analyze wafer and material supply to support production requirements and customer demand.

Monitor inventory levels, work-in-progress (WIP), and in-transit materials to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Coordinate material readiness and inventory allocation to support production plans.

Track critical materials and proactively mitigate potential shortages.

Subcontractor & Supplier Coordination

Act as the primary operational interface between the company and subcontract manufacturing partners.

Collaborate with subcontractors to align production loading, capacity utilization, and delivery commitments.

Monitor supplier performance, production progress, and shipment schedules to ensure on-time execution.

Lead regular operational review meetings with external partners to resolve planning and delivery issues.

Delivery Performance & Operational Control

Monitor production progress and inventory flow across the supply chain.

Coordinate recovery plans for supply disruptions, expedited orders, customer escalations, and urgent delivery requirements.

Ensure timely execution of special shipments, rework activities, and production priority changes.

Drive improvements in delivery reliability, cycle time, and operational efficiency.

Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Analyze planning performance using operational KPIs and recommend improvement initiatives.

Prepare planning reports, capacity analysis, and supply performance dashboards for management review.

Participate in process optimization projects to improve planning accuracy, inventory efficiency, and supply chain responsiveness.

Support implementation of best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across planning operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.

3–8 years of experience in production planning, operations planning, supply planning, or manufacturing operations within semiconductor, electronics, automotive, or other high-volume manufacturing industries.

Experience working with subcontract manufacturing or external production partners is highly preferred.

Strong understanding of production planning, capacity planning, inventory management, and supply chain operations.

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Excel for planning and data analysis.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with cross-functional stakeholders.

Good command of English, both written and spoken.