PLANNING SPECIALIST
Reports to: Planning Manager
Location: Dalton, GA
Classification: Salary Exempt
SUMMARY
The Planning Specialist is responsible for creating value through planning and adjusting production schedule by working closely with other teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze and forecast manufacturing costs of solar modules and collaborate with cross-functional teams to make data driven decisions.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for improvement to ensure competitive pricing without compromising quality.
- Assess the potential economic advantages and cost-effectiveness of adopting new manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, and digital tools.
- Perform raw material inventory simulation to monitor inventory balance.
- Create the raw material usage plan and coordinate the PR/PO process with the purchasing team to maintain optimal inventory levels using raw material inventory simulation results.
- Identify potential inventory shortage or overstock and collaborate with relative teams (Logistics, purchasing, etc.) to maintain the optimal inventory level.
- Track the schedule of raw material R&D projects with the NPI team and evaluate the cost-saving impact.
- Analyze and facilitate production key performance indicators of solar modules.
- Collaborate with engineers to monitor production changes and align key production indices (cycle time, productivity, etc.).
- Conduct daily/monthly production variance analysis to identify any deviations and develop actionable plans.
- Efficiently manage Purchase Orders from sales equities, Sales Orders, shipment timelines, and delivery schedules while optimizing supply chain efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with diverse teams involved in Sales, Production, and Logistics to optimize the S&OP process.
- Coordinate monthly sales transactions, issue invoices, and administer payments.
- Train and manage the responsibilities and performance of the SAP Technicians.
- Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or another related fields
- 0 -1 years of related experience.
- Knowledge on ERP system (SAP), material flow, supply chain, operations and administration
- Strong proficiency in MS Office applications especially Excel in particular
- Strong quantitative analytics capability
- Ability to work with multiple departments including but not limited to Sales, Production, Purchasing, Logistics, Equipment maintenance, Process control, R&D, QA/QC, and IT
- Ability to pay close attention to details while maintaining a big picture perspective.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Korean and English.
- Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Able to stand and walk in the production area throughout the workday.
- Reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting as required within limits set by Q Cells
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of manufacturing and/or assembly business
- Experience in solar panels industry.
Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.