Production Planner

About the role

The Production Planner supports finished goods and material planning to meet customer and business requirements. This role prepares production plans for assigned product families, monitors production status, customer orders, inventory, backlog, and potential material shortages, and coordinates with Operations, Logistics, and other functions to support timely production and delivery. This is a 100% on-site position at the North Kingstown, RI facility. Because of the close coordination required with manufacturing operations, the Production Planner works on-site to support production priorities, address material and scheduling constraints, and respond to changing operational and customer requirements.

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industry—where chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence, computers, electric vehicles, smartphones, and more. We’re a global business-to-business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. We have six U.S. manufacturing and Research & Development facilities located in Mesa, Arizona; Castroville, California; Hollister, California; Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and publish monthly production schedules for assigned product families based on customer demand and business requirements.
• Plan raw material requirements and place purchase orders in support of assigned production plans.
• Monitor daily production status, customer orders, inventory, backlog, and potential material shortages.
• Coordinate with Shop Floor Control on production priorities and schedule requirements.
• Monitor distribution center requirements and inventory levels, identify potential issues, and coordinate with appropriate stakeholders to resolve or escalate concerns.
• Expedite materials as necessary to support production requirements.
• Coordinate with Logistics on shipments to support timely customer deliveries while minimizing shipping costs.
• Track returnable containers across multiple product lines and global locations to support customer demand and production requirements.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to support production and raw material planning and maintain accurate planning information.
• Track and coordinate disposition of discrepant materials.
• Support import/export, order processing, customer inquiries, invoice coding, and freight forwarder coordination as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of related experience in production planning, material planning, supply chain, operations, or manufacturing.
• Relevant internship or co-op experience may be considered.
• Basic knowledge of MRP, production planning, inventory management, and supply chain principles.
• Experience with or exposure to an ERP/MRP system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify potential material, inventory, or scheduling issues.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and changing requirements.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Logistics, Customer Service, Procurement, and other business partners.
• Ability to work independently on assigned responsibilities while seeking guidance or escalating more complex planning issues as appropriate.

Preferred qualifications

• SAP experience.
• Internship, co-op, or other experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience or exposure to chemical, specialty chemical, semiconductor materials, or other process manufacturing environments.

Additional requirements

• Resilience – Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively.
• Communication – Capacity to clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships.
• Reasoning & Decision Making – Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions.
• Comprehension – Capability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively.
• Organizational Skills – Competence in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions.