Master Planner

INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety.

Job Purpose 

This role contributes to success by analyzing the global forecast, implementing continuous improvement in both strategic and tactical planning methodology, and ensuring system engagement throughout the planning process.  This position is pivotal in managing the global strategic production blueprint while guiding the production planners in tactical planning execution. 

Essential Job Duties 

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between multiple departments to build and maintain an effective SIOP process 
• Assist cross-functional team in developing standard ways of working with global counterparts 
• Comprehensive forecast analysis including manpower, machine, and material supply & demand, forecast attainment and creation of the operational forecast in SAP 
• Assist in establishing best practices across the tactical planning team, ensuring that practices support strategic planning methodology 
• Apply forecast methodology best practices and drive continuous improvement in the SIOP process 
• Assist with lead time analysis and develop standard lead time for products  
• Identify gating resources for all product lines and collaborate on the risk mitigation plan to meet market-requested lead time 
• Participate in new product development projects as primary planning representative 
• Key contributor in data flow to optimize purchasing strategies, inventory, material handling and manufacturing resources 
• Take key role in the implementation and execution of the SAP GIB Planning tool 
• Ensure data integrity of SAP system 
• Accountability for key performance indicators that measure plan and schedule execution and drive implementation of action plans 
• Actively participate, identify and lead continuous improvement projects 
• Collaboration with Purchasing, Production Development, Operations, Product Marketing, R&D and Project Management with the ability to influence and attain agreed upon executable plans 

Basic Job Skills 

• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel 
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Proficient in risk and constraint mitigation, bottleneck analysis 
• Effective communicator with proven ability to work in a collaborative environment to achieve balanced business objectives  
• Proficient in SAP 
• Working knowledge of master data, production control, supply chain, manufacturing and the integration of these areas into the strategic and tactical planning environment 

Behaviors 

• A strong work ethic and the ability to train and motivate colleagues to perform to their maximum potential 
• Adept at communicating effectively with colleagues, customers, and vendors worldwide—both verbally and with written communications 
• Self-motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently 

Education and/or Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of supply chain experience or 8+ years of supply chain experience in lieu of a degree 
• Experience with production planning, labor analysis and/or capacity planning 
• Experience in lean manufacturing, pull systems and SAP/GIB 
• Prefer experience in high-mix, low-volume technical industry 
• Prefer experience with complicated products built with multiple subassemblies 

Certifications/License 

• N/A

For New York, the expected salary range for this position is between $68k and $102k per year. In addition, INFICON employees are eligible for a profit sharing bonus with a target of 10%. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.

INFICON’s forward-thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more!

INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here to reaffirm this commitment.   Any contact that would like to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact [email protected].

INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals.