Planning Specialist

Description

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.