Production Planning Manager

More About Solectron
A Global Leader in the Electronics Industry
Solectron Corporation (NYSE:SLR), founded in 1977, is a company with an unwavering focus on quality, world-class execution, expertise, and global reach that is unmatched in the electronics manufacturing services industry. We serve the world's most innovative companies in industries that rely on high-tech electronics. Our 50,000+ employees have a hand in designing, making, and servicing products that people around the world rely on everyday.What's behind our continued success-the people of Solectron. They are bright, highly motivated, enthusiastic and talented. Equally important, they like what they do here at Solectron - and the environment we've created. To learn more about Solectron's culture and values, please click on the tabs to the side.About the Opportunity
Production Planning ManagerCome work for the force and power behind many of the world's leading brand-name electronics in a relaxed and casual work environment. Our Memphis, TN facility is 1 of 7 vital service sites in North America. We continue to grow steadily by servicing customers such as Dell, IBM, Sony, HP, and more. We are committed to giving Solectron Memphis Associates the chance to learn, advance in their jobs and add value for our customers.As a Production Planning Manager, you will be responsible for developing, directing and coordinating material planning activities that support the production plan for a given set of customer programs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·Coordinates schedule of activities with customer on planning, scheduling, shipping and material acquisition during program start-ups.
·Produces revenue analysis and annual operating (AOP) plan and other forecast reports.
·Conducts special studies, investigations and analyses relating to the introduction of new products or processes to effect cost reduction and yield improvements.
·Responsible for the development and implementation of the company's production control functions including Master Scheduling, Production Planning/Coordination, Shop Scheduling, and Dispatching.
·Develops, implements and approves items such as material requirements, planning systems, work in process tracking, material and labor variance controls and manufacturing performance reporting.
·Approves quantities, schedules and parts list provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, receipt and issuance of production material requirements.
·Responsible for planning, reviewing and developing production procedures and personnel.
·Maintains reports to reflect scheduling, methods, support performance and process procedures.
·Interfaces with customers to ensure delivery commitments are met and with subordinates, functional peer group managers and senior management.
·Develops material planning models to ensure proper material planning and optimal inventory positions for customer programs. Utilizes models for determining material planning parameters for components.
·Interfaces with purchasing to expedite problem parts and to reschedule material deliveries that will result in excess inventory.
·Notifies Materials and Program Management of material situation that affect the attainment of the production plan.Qualifications
To be immediately and seriously considered for this dynamic opportunity, you must have the following:
·BS
·6 years progressive responsibility in production control and planning or related area, including supervision.BenefitsTo attract the BEST, we offer unlimited potential for motivated professionals, highly competitive, market-based compensation and full benefits starting on your first day of employment.
·401K matching of dollar for dollar up to 3% and $.50/dollar for the next 2% with 100% vesting
·10% bonus potential based on both corporate and individual performance
·Versatile medical, dental and vision benefits to meet your individual needs
·Accrued paid sick time of 5 days per year
·Accrued paid vacation time of 10 days per year
·7 paid company holidays and 3 floating holidays
·Much more...to learn more about Solectron's benefits, please click on the tabs on the side.Solectron will recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate, and train qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, a
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