Job Description

The Production Planner is responsible for creating, managing, and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient use of resources while meeting customer demand, delivery timelines, and quality standards. This role coordinates closely with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and sales to maintain smooth production flow and minimize downtime or shortages.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedulesAnalyze demand forecasts, sales orders, and inventory levels to plan productionCoordinate with procurement to ensure raw materials and components are availableMonitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address delays or changesOptimize capacity utilization, labor, and equipment efficiencyCommunicate production plans clearly to manufacturing and operations teamsTrack key performance indicators (KPIs) such as output, lead times, and inventory levelsIdentify and resolve production bottlenecks or inefficienciesMaintain accurate production records and reports in MRP systemsSupport continuous improvement initiatives and cost-reduction efforts
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in management  / Operation science, Math or  related field (or equivalent degree) Strong in Math and scienceProven experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain operations will add advantageProficiency in MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle,) will add advantage  Advanced Excel or data analysis skills will add advantageExperience in a manufacturing or production environment add advantageKnowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles add advantageFresh graduates are encourage to apply
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.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.