About the Role
This role involves analyzing, configuring, and maintaining advanced planning and scheduling (APS) systems to ensure alignment with manufacturing operations. The individual will work cross-functionally to enhance system performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with partial remote flexibility
Team
Collaborative team within the manufacturing technology division
Responsibilities
- Analyze and configure APS system parameters to support production planning
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to gather process requirements
- Troubleshoot system issues and implement corrective actions
- Maintain data integrity across APS and integrated platforms
- Support monthly and quarterly production planning cycles
- Develop reports and dashboards for planning performance metrics
- Work with IT to ensure system upgrades are implemented smoothly
- Participate in testing new APS functionality and enhancements
- Document system configurations and process workflows
- Assist in training planners and engineers on APS tools
- Monitor planning accuracy and recommend process improvements
- Integrate shop floor feedback into system adjustments
- Coordinate with supply chain for material availability inputs
- Validate scheduling logic against real-world production constraints
- Support root cause analysis for planning discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with internal data governance policies
- Assist in annual system audit preparations
- Liaise with vendors for technical support and best practices
- Evaluate new planning technologies and methodologies
- Drive standardization of APS practices across sites
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing planning or scheduling
- Proven experience with APS software such as SAP APO, Oracle APS, or similar
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production flow
- Proficiency in data analysis using Excel or SQL
- Experience with ERP systems, particularly in manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of supply chain planning principles
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts
- Ability to interpret technical documentation and schematics
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective written and verbal communication abilities
- Project management experience preferred
- Experience in high-volume production settings
- Understanding of capacity planning and resource leveling
- Background in semiconductor or electronics manufacturing is a plus
- Certification in APS or supply chain management is advantageous
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments
- Detail-oriented with high accuracy standards
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Willingness to adapt to changing business needs
Preferred Skills
- Experience with SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
- Knowledge of Python or VBA for automation scripting
- Familiarity with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau
- Background in statistical process control
- Exposure to digital twin or simulation modeling
- Understanding of machine learning applications in planning
- Agile or Scrum project experience
- Cross-functional collaboration in global teams
- Change management experience in system implementations
- Technical writing for user guides and training materials
Available for qualified candidates
