Senior Production Planner

Position Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our North Kingstown, RI facility for a Senior 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 Role

The Senior Production Planner is responsible for independently developing and managing finished goods and material plans across multiple product lines to support customer and business requirements. This role integrates customer demand, forecasts, inventory requirements, material availability, and manufacturing considerations to develop and optimize production schedules. The Senior Production Planner works closely with Operations, Shop Floor Control, Logistics, and global stakeholders to identify and resolve planning constraints and support efficient manufacturing execution.

This is a 100% on-site position. Because of the close coordination required with manufacturing operations, the Production Planner works on-site to support production priorities, address material and scheduling constraints, and respond to changing operational and customer requirements.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industry—where chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence, computers, electric vehicles, smartphones, and more.

We’re a global business-to-business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. Our chemical formulations allow top manufacturers to produce microchips that both power and connect our digital world. Think you’ve got what it takes to build a more connected world? Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of what’s possible—for the world and your future.

We have six U.S. manufacturing and Research & Development facilities, located in: Mesa, Arizona; Castroville, California; Hollister, California; Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island—each offering unique local experiences, from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Develop, publish, and maintain monthly production schedules across multiple product lines, considering customer requirements, forecasts, inventory, material availability, and manufacturing needs.
• Partner with Operations and Shop Floor Control to optimize detailed production plans, maximize plant efficiencies, and support customer requirements.
• Evaluate production requirements and make appropriate schedule adjustments in coordination with Operations to maintain alignment with manufacturing.
• Work with multiple global regions to gather forecast data, purchase orders, and customer requirements and incorporate these inputs into the master production schedule.
• Manage raw material planning and place purchase orders in support of production requirements, proactively identifying potential material constraints.
• Analyze distribution center requirements and inventory levels and develop solutions to address shortages, excess inventory, and other planning issues.
• Monitor production and purchased finished goods schedules and communicate potential delays to Customer Service and other appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain MRP planning information and material master data required to support accurate production and material planning.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to support and improve raw material and production planning activities.
• Coordinate with Logistics to support timely delivery while considering transportation requirements and costs.
• Track and coordinate disposition of discrepant materials.
• Provide support for import/export, order processing, customer inquiries, invoice coding, and freight forwarder coordination as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in production planning, material planning, supply planning, demand planning, or a related supply-chain planning function within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP, production scheduling, material planning, and inventory management.
• Demonstrated experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage production and material requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to evaluate production, material, inventory, and customer-demand constraints and develop appropriate solutions.
• Experience managing multiple production priorities or product lines.
• Ability to interpret forecasts, customer requirements, inventory data, and material availability and translate those inputs into production plans.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with Operations, Logistics, Customer Service, Purchasing, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and proactively identify and address planning issues.

Preferred

• SAP experience.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM certification.
• Experience in chemical, specialty chemical, semiconductor materials, or other process manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of batch/process manufacturing and the impact of production sequencing, material availability, and manufacturing constraints on production planning.
• Experience working with global or geographically dispersed supply-chain stakeholders.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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. 

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EEO Information

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.

ADA Information

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