Planner III, Production Control and Planning

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

Summary of the Role:

As a Planner III, Production Control and Planning, you will be responsible for optimizing production schedules, managing inventory, and ensuring efficient manufacturing operations.

Job Responsibilities and Role Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand and delivery timelines.
• Analyze production capacity and resource requirements to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth production flow.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to minimize excess stock while avoiding stockouts.
• Generate and analyze production reports to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and implement process improvements.
• Utilize ERP and MRP systems to manage production planning and inventory control.
• Forecast material requirements and work with procurement to ensure timely availability of resources.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field of study.
• Atleast 7 years of professional experience in the production planning or related role within manufacturing environments.
• Industry exposure in Electronics or Semiconductor Manufacturing setup is highly preferred.

Tools, System, Application and Technology Requirements:

• Strong familiarity with production planning software, ERP system and MRP system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel.

Skills and Competency Requirements:

• Proficient in data analysis and forecasting techniques.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management principles and lean manufacturing concepts.
• Experienced in inventory management and logistics.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting production demands.

Other Requirements:

• Open to employment opportunities in Binan City, Laguna, CALABARZON, Philippines.
• Open to a reporting on-site work arrangement.
• Open to a dayshift work schedule.

Important Reminders:

• We provide free medical examination.
• We do not collect any original requirements.
• We do not collect any fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com