Production Planning Specialist

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

Implement integrated planning into the planning process

Detailed scheduling for monthly, weekly, and daily plans according to production capacity

Control BOM and production routing

Control production order status and adjust the fine plan based on the manpower, machines, materials, and urgent customer requests

Plan the sequence of each order on machines and devices to achieve optimal equipment efficiency and meet order requirements

Responsible for direct checking of production order flow on planned machines

Convert to production order after checking material/component status

Support the booking process to ensure accurate production mistakes so production orders are closed on time

Support production staff in case of data entry problems and production order management (release, TECO, order stock flow)

Check the correct and comprehensive data of entrusted business warehouses and compare system data with actual stock

Terminate fulfilled production orders (closing, compare planned and actual stock; in case of extensive discrepancies, inform relevant employees for resolution)

Handle emergencies during production, prevent order mix-ups and issues with part numbers in orders

Coordinate with plant logistics to approve and adjust stock movements for production orders (goods receipt/issue in case of multiple usages)

Adjust failures of stock movement (COGI) and production reports, including cleanup and root cause elimination

Manage demand vs. production plan and keep procurement updated of changes

Follow up on production order confirmations

Support production in planning-related issues

Contact person for management and colleagues regarding production orders

Analyze shop floor data to improve material demand forecasting, minimize inventory, and create accurate budgets

Main coordinator for material flow from QA incoming inspection to production

Cooperate with procurement team to minimize MRP exception notices

Balance capacity of assigned production lines/workshops

Analyze root causes for issues impacting production planning and implement corrective and preventive actions

Control stocks of components, semi-finished goods, and finished goods

Responsible for planning accuracy, on-time delivery, and backlog

Support relocation/new product projects assigned to SVC by the Master Planning Manager

Take part in the process excellence/lean activities of the Master Planning Department

In addition to the duties listed above, the position holder must also perform other tasks assigned by their supervisor that are related to their responsibilities.

Your Qualifications

Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Experience in Supply Chain Management

5–7 years of experience in production planning

Knowledge about manufacturing

Adequate operational background

Good communication skills in English

Teamwork skills

Ability to deal with complexity

Experience in project management

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Your Contact

Schaeffler Vietnam Co., Ltd.

Thi Ngan Ha Luong

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