Factory Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Vietnam.

📋 Description

• Lead the most probable build commitments by balancing demand, manufacturing constraints, and capabilities of contract manufacturers (CM) while proactively identifying potential supply risks.

• Oversee and drive the execution of weekly factory build schedules, ensuring that actual deliveries align with committed plans and meet on-time delivery (OTD) targets.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, Global Supply Chain, Inventory Control Planners, and CM partners to ensure plan feasibility and successful implementation.

• Monitor CM capacity, identify gaps, and aid in the development of mitigation strategies to address production constraints.

• Work alongside Inventory Control Planners to balance raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory while minimizing shortages, overstock, and aging inventory.

• Utilize AI, analytics, and automation tools to enhance planning efficiency, conduct scenario analyses, and assess predictive risks.

• Identify and promote automation opportunities through digital tools, robotic process automation (RPA), or intelligent technologies.

• Continuously enhance planning processes and support initiatives aimed at supply chain digitalization.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field of experience.

• Over 5 years of experience in factory planning, production planning, or supply chain management within a regional or global manufacturing environment.

• A solid understanding of factory operations, capacity planning, and manufacturing execution in a CM-based model.

• Practical experience with AI, advanced analytics, automation, or digital tools in operational or supply chain roles.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable strategies.

• Capability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external contract manufacturing partners.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly changing environment while adapting to new technologies.

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English, including the capacity to present data-driven insights.

• A passion for operational excellence and supply chain reliability.

• A willingness to learn new technologies, especially AI and automation tools.

• Experience in optimizing processes and enhancing efficiency.

• Self-motivated, proactive, organized, diligent, collaborative, and accountable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Flexible work arrangements.