Planner 2, Production Planning

  • Full-time
  • Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
  • Business Function: Production Planning
  • Work Location: Penang SDSM Office--LOC_SNDK_Seberang Perai Office

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

 

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

 

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

 

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

 

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

 

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

  • Transform manual planning, scheduling processes and day-to-day tasks to automation process
  • Conduct automation request processing - stakeholders management, process analysis and solution proposal
  • Collaborate with process experts to ensure completeness of information pertaining to automation projects and perform project delivery based on the agreed upon timetable
  • Develops and implements the company's production control functions including any of the following activities, master scheduling, production planning/coordination and dispatching. In addition, material requirements, planning systems, work-in-process tracking, material and labor variance controls, and manufacturing performance reporting
  • Responsible in solution architecture, implementation, testing, change management and hyper care of new automation process in production planning
  • Maintains reports to reflect scheduling, methods, support performance and process procedures.
  • Provide training and technical support to production planning team in system or process related issues
  • To manage and plan additional or ad-hoc demand accordingly
  • Any other tasks that assigned by superior from time to time

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in IT/ Supply Chain Management/ Management / Science/ Industrial Engineer/Mathematics/ Others
  • 5 or more years of related experience in Master Scheduling or Production Planning, Ad-Hoc analysis related to supply planning activities to identify root cause of shortage to forecast and/or orders; CM (Contract Manufacturer) management experience and project management experience would be an added advantage
  • ERP knowledge. SAP & Oracle experience is preference
  • Knowledge of applications such as MS Excel, MS Access, MS Visio & SQL
  • Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and relational skills, with the ability to quickly develop relationships of trust and confidence with a variety of people and personalities, at all levels within an organization
  • Self-motivated and ability to work independently with the ability to effectively multi-task and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment
  • Ability to make clear, logical decisions based on facts, taking into consideration the big picture, long and short term effects, and exercising sound judgment when handling complaints, confidential and sensitive issues
  • Very strong data analytics (highly experienced in extracting, manipulating and reporting data from multiple sources), presentation, and communication skills

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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