(NEW GRAD ONLY) Planner, Production Control

Western Digital is seeking a New Grad Planner for Production Control to develop and monitor daily build plans, ensuring execution and adjusting for delays to minimize customer impact. The role involves coordinating with the demand team, tracking KPIs, and applying inventory management best practices. This position requires collaboration with various departments for capacity planning and adherence to company procedures, contributing to global innovation in data storage technology.

Must Have

• Provide Daily Build Plan based on Demand Requests and Optimization inputs.
• Monitor Production Plan Execution and adjust to minimize delivery impacts.
• Analyze and Adjust for Delays in the production process.
• Coordinate with the Demand Team for demand changes.
• Monitor KPIs related to production planning daily.
• Continually learn and apply best practices in inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with all company rules, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with departments for capacity planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Skill in Project Management.
• Effective negotiation and coordination skills.
• Good level of English proficiency (written/verbal).

Good to Have

• Internship or coursework experience related to production or material planning.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing operations and production planning processes.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Canva, and Generative AI tools.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Daily Build Plan: Develop and deliver daily build plans based on Demand Requests and Optimization inputs (material and capacity) from stakeholders.
• Monitor Production Plan Execution: Track and ensure that the production plan is being executed as planned, adjusting minimize delivery impacts to customers.
• Analyze and Adjust for Delays: Identify delays and disruptions in the production process and adjust the production schedule to meet delivery deadlines.
• Coordinate with the Demand Team: Collaborate with the demand team to address any demand changes, under the guidance of the leadership team.
• Monitor KPIs: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production planning on a daily basis to ensure goals are met.
• Inventory Management: Continually learn and apply best practices in inventory management to avoid excess inventory and reduce waste.
• Follow Company Procedures: Ensure compliance with all company rules, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Capacity Planning: Collaborate with various departments to forecast and plan for required production capacity based on upcoming demand and resource availability.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

PREFERRED:

• Internship or coursework experience related to production or material planning
• Basic understanding of manufacturing operations and production planning processes

SKILLS:

• Strong computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with Power BI, Canva, and Generative AI tools
• Skill in Project Management
• Effective negotiation and coordination skills with cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate a good level of English proficiency (written/verbal)

Additional Information

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