Business Planning Specialist

Job Description

Responsible for demand (FCST / Actual Demand / Build strategy) / supply plan activities for all products from multiple stakeholders within the portfolio assigned. Supply planning and prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay for delivery fulfillment and revenue max-out in line with business performance. Analyze and troubleshoot demand-related issues in a timely and accurate manner. Supply planning parameters analysis in all aspects related to demand forecast, Lastly, to collaborate with BU – Sales Operations Team on the Product Strategy and Market Lead Time review to incorporate into the build plan and capacity readiness to support.

• Function as a key member of platform and business teams providing supply status in relation to overall demand requirement (Forecast / Actual demand / Build Strategy) while facilitating effective communication between supply chain, product group, sales/marketing, manufacturing, customer services and all related support functions.

• Order fulfillment tracking based on time frame period (daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly) with timely update to Product Group, Sales Ops / Marketing etc. Work with related stakeholders on recovery plans, correction actions / contingency plan when delays are anticipated or occur. Drive business decision proposal based on business urgency / priority. Makes recommendation on alternate solutions to mitigate changes to a customer’s delivery commit date.

• Weekly supply and open order review highlight any supply gap or any constraints (bottleneck) to meet plans well in advance to avoid any last-minute surprises in supply.

• Maintains backlog management order dating integrity, and all reporting data accuracy and transparency within systems and processes. This includes an inventory strategy list, demand / capacity plan maintenance, lead time, production run size information etc.

• Analyze inventory, managing slow-moving and obsolete stock, adjusting order quantities, reviewing, recommending & driving material substitution and working on inventory depletion.

• Report and utilize weekly and monthly SCMD’s performance metrics including key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive performance improvement.

• Drive continuous improvement processes through system and network optimization, cost reductions and improved service in collaboration with other stakeholders and functions with the company

• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management /supply chain
• Minimum 3 years' related working experience in Supply Chain Management, Sales & Operation Planning (S&OP)
• Understanding of standard supply chain processes such as order-to-delivery, lead time management, replenishment principles
• Hands-on experience in at least one key area such as demand planning, inventory management, supply fulfillment etc.
• Data analysis experience, good time-management skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience in ERP systems operation and control is added advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office application – Excel.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Strong sense of urgency and of responsibility and deadline-driven
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.