Production Planner

Production PlannerThe objective of this position is to create and maintain the production plan for all product groups. To optimise and manage the supply of materials to meet the production schedule, balancing inventory across the supply chain network in line with customer service targets, demand and inventory targets to ensure operational continuity.About Fujifilm: Celebrating our 90th anniversary in 2024, Japan's pioneering photographic film maker, Fujifilm has leveraged its imaging and information technology to become a global presence known for innovation in healthcare, graphic arts, optical devices, highly functional materials, and other high technology products. We use leading-edge, proprietary technologies to provide top-quality products and services that contribute to the advancement of culture, science, technology and industry, as well as improved health and environmental protection in society. Anchored by an open, fair and clear corporate culture and with leading-edge, proprietary technologies, Fujifilm is determined to remain a leading company by boldly taking up the challenge of developing new products and creating new value.Fujifilm locally: Fujifilm Imaging Colorants, Inc. is part of Fujifilm's Ink Solutions Group comprised of 4 companies based in the UK and USA responding to the Group CEO and COO responsible for 3 of the businesses including FFIC Inc. FFIC Inc. has a manufacturing site in New Castle, DE where aqueous dyes, RxD, and inks are made to support the InkJet digital.Job Description: The job holder must also maintain effective and regular communications with the Customer Service, Warehouse and Packaging Manager, Production Managers and Supervisors, Purchasing Department, Quality and Technology Teams and Finance.The job has the following principal tasks: Production Planning; Optimizing Service, Stock and Inventory Control; Maximizing Operational Effectiveness; Improve processes (CI) whilst evaluating risk factors.The job holder must be familiar with planning multiple production lines/assets; various manufacturing processes; Finished Goods, WIP and Raw Materials; BOM structures; Global Customers and their requirements; and Global Supply Chains. The incumbent is expected to have a level of knowledge and understanding of product planning data and SAP transactions, and how these interact with each other and with external systems.The job holder must be proficient at working with minimal supervision, particularly in the SAP aspects of the job, seeking advice from his/her supervisor or manager in the event of significant deviations from plan or when faced with EHS or technical problems.Key Responsibilities and Deliverables: The job holder is responsible for the following:The creation and maintenance of the production plan, balancing supply against demand to achieve customer service goals and optimize cost levels through efficient manufacturing. Planning will involve both the monthly fixed plan and, for certain lines, detailed weekly plans. They will also manage the change to a fixed plan process to ensure production requirements are flexible and adapt to changing business requirements.Monitor performance against the plan, determining and reporting problems to mitigate the impact as they arise.Create pick lists/bundles of raw materials and other components for use in production batches. Work closely with the QA function to ensure materials are being used correctly and, in the cases of trials and deviations, that all special instructions and uses are properly reflected.Record batch yields and raw material consumptions in SAP for all production in a timely and accurate manner. Maintain up-to-date SAP inventory records, including material codes and customer variants, batch comments, status keys, shelf-life information, material movements, etc., in coordination with Supply Chain and Quality Assurance instructions.Through the cycle count process, maintain stock accuracy in SAP Planning, which ensures the integrity of the production and raw material scheduling process.Support the Supply Chain Manager in the development and delivery of KPI and Business reporting. Report and highlight deviations and areas for improvement against agreed measures of performance.Contribute to long term manufacturing plans by assisting in longer-term rough-cut planning and by fully participating in the Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.Contribute to the development of inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.Provide Procurement/suppliers with a stock demand plan based on forecasted sales and stock policy.Oversee and support production management in the creation and/or maintenance of material masters, bills of materials, routings, and work centers.Work to implement best practices; developing a culture of continuous improvement within supplier base and internal stakeholders.Establish and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers.Key Relationships: Responsible for developing and maintaining strong and positive partnerships with Operations, Procurement, Quality, Warehouse and Finance Teams, within the group.Experience: Essential: 3+ years' experience in a production planning role; Excellent knowledge of Production Planning and Supply Chain processes; Proficient understanding of quality systems and standards; SAP experience, particularly in maintaining Material Masters and Production Planning; Strong MRP (Material Requirements Planning) experience.Desirable: Degree qualified in related discipline; Experience in Chemical/ Manufacturing environment.Capability Requirements: Effective communication and interpersonal skills; both externally and internally; Attends to detail, accomplishing tasks accurately and thoroughly; Demonstrates flexibility; using initiative, working independently and collaboratively to achieve common objectives; Emotionally controlled and copes well under pressure; Conscientious – sees work through to a successful conclusion; delivers on commitments both internally and externally; Analytically adept and an effective problem solver; Strong analytical, planning, prioritizing, project management capabilities and keeps sight of the overall objective; Has the capacity for logical thinking and can challenge the status quo where necessary; Positive, enthusiastic and solution driven; Exceptional personal drive and enjoys meeting stretching goals & overcoming challenge; Compliance with all Corporate Governance Guidelines within personal activities and for all supporting staff; Overall compliance with Corporate and Government EHS Regulations with pro-active leadership of the FFIC EHS program.Core Competencies: Self-Development; Concern for Standards; Interpersonal Awareness; Initiative; Results Orientation; Detail Oriented.Job Specific Competencies: Problem Solving; Analytical Thinking; Thoroughness; Efficiency Orientation; Flexibility; Adaptability; Tenacity.EEO InformationFujifilm 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 InformationIf you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (View email address on click.appcast.io).