Operations Planning Specialist

Responsibilities

• Analyze and facilitate production key performance indicators of ingots, wafers, cells or modules.
• Partner with engineers to craft production plans that meet output goals while minimizing expenditures.
• Collaborate with engineers to track production changes and align key cost-related metrics like cycle time and productivity.
• Conduct daily and monthly production variance analyses to pinpoint cost deviations and create plans to address them.
• Compile and analyze CAPEX data to identify cost discrepancies, make necessary adjustments, and uncover actionable insights for capital expenditure efficiency.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for improvement to ensure competitive pricing without compromising quality.
• Absorb the potential economic advantages and cost-effectiveness of adopting new manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, and digital tools.
• Resolve day-to-day cost/budget issues related to factory operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong understanding of data analytics, financial analysis or cost analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to visualize data.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to utilize complex business models.
• Thrives in a team environment.
• Accomplished organizational aptitude.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.