Planner, Production Control (Rolling Intake)

Your role

Job Description

• Create and publish duly coordinated build plans considering constraints and gating items.
• Generate supply plan based on weekly MRP Guidance.
• Ensure daily supply plan is met, mitigate risks, and communicate potential issues before they hit the order fulfillment.
• Monitor and control inventory and adjust the in-out plan to avoid excess and wastage due to imbalances and mismatching.
• Deliver outcome of scenario analysis and assessments as needed.
• Build a relationship of trust with suppliers and customers to deliver common goals.

About you

To apply, you must have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, or Information Technology.
• Supply Chain, Production Planning, and MRP Certification is an advantage
• Fair command of spoken and written English.
• Computer literacy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Capable to handle Management reports. 
• Open to new college graduates.

Knowledge

• Understand the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain and Logistics, MRP, and Production Planning. 

Skills

• Coordination skills
• Communication skills
• Relationship Management
• Result Oriented
• Time Management skills
• Strong Analytical skills

Abilities

• Flexible and adaptable
• Exhibit strength in character
• Observant and analytical
• Service-minded (dependable, accountable)
• Quick-learner 

Benefits

Western Digital offers a comprehensive package of competitive perks and benefits, including medical, retirement, disability, and life insurance. Their programs are designed to support employees' overall well-being, providing competitive compensation, family-friendly benefits, and wellness programs to ensure they thrive from day one.

Training & development

This company is an exciting place to build your career, grow, and develop towards your goals. They give every employee access to skill-building opportunities on the job, training, internal movement, and the opportunity to contribute to leading-edge projects.

• In-person and online learning professional development.
• Leadership development programs.
• Customized programs and individual development options based on teams' and individuals’ needs.
• Educational reimbursement for qualifying external university degrees or certificate programs (available in some locations).

Career progression

At Western Digital, employees in the Production Control department can advance to higher roles or transition into other fields like supply chain management, operations, or project management with experience. The company values internal mobility, offering numerous opportunities for growth and new challenges. Employees are encouraged to network and gain exposure to various parts of the organization, helping them explore different career interests and future opportunities.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/743999990144813-planner-production-control-new-college-graduate-
• jobs.westerndigital.com/total-rewards
• jobs.westerndigital.com/why-western-digital/our-people
• obs.westerndigital.com/university