About the role

AI summarised

The Planning Assistant supports the Site Planner in executing tactical production plans to meet customer and business commitments. Responsibilities include monitoring schedules, coordinating cross-functional teams, analyzing performance drivers, and using systems like MAM, SAP, and Tableau to improve planning accuracy and visibility. The role also involves continuous improvement efforts such as report automation and supporting new product introductions.

IDMOnsite

Key Responsibilities

Monitor weekly/daily production schedules and output plans to achieve on-time delivery, considering inventory availability, capacity constraints, cycle time, yield, and other operational factors
Kick start manufacturing process by kitting wafer using MAM and SAP system
Track plan misses and create recovery/backfill plans for subsequent weeks; call out risks with root cause and mitigation
Drive daily/weekly commit reviews with GSC, Central Planning, Production, Engineering, Warehouse, and Logistics; ensure actions are assigned and followed through
Escalate critical risks with data-backed impact assessments and recommend mitigation paths
Contribute to continuous improvement by simplifying planning processes and automating reports/dashboards in Tableau/Excel

Requirements

Diploma in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer engineering or relevant field
Production and material planning expertise
Proficiency in MAM and SAP systems
Experience with Tableau and Excel for reporting and dashboard automation
Ability to analyze cycle time, yield, and capacity constraints
Skill in cross-functional coordination and commit review facilitation
Experience in risk assessment, root cause analysis, and mitigation planning
Familiarity with wafer kitting processes
Support for new product introduction (NPI) activities
Strong organizational and follow-through skills