Carsem Hiring! Full Time Test Planner Section Manager in Perak - Ricebowl

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Section Manager, Planner to join our team. This role is responsible for managing customer demand, planning test capacity, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring on-time delivery to meet customer requirements.

• Review and understand customer demand forecasts and upload demand into the automated test planning system.

• Analyze test planning output against customer demand before releasing plans to the production team.

• Coordinate with Test Engineering teams to determine test requirements for new products and devices.

• Monitor daily test performance, identify potential delivery risks, and work with Production to implement recovery plans.

• Support system time requests for test program development, validation, and debugging activities, while proactively informing customers of any potential delivery impact.

• Manage test capacity and resource allocation in line with production schedules.

• Plan and coordinate offshore/subcontractor lot scheduling through the designated scheduling system.

• Manage issue tracker, AER, NPI, and E lots for pre-test inventory setup, test allocation, and shipment planning according to customer requirements.

• Ensure all scheduled lots have the required Purchase Orders (POs) for billing purposes.

• Handle customer return lots under ECPRN/RMA processes and ensure complete documentation is provided for system transactions.

• Coordinate return lot activities with customers to ensure the correct process flow is followed from testing through shipment.

• Manage ENQ lots according to customer or internal instructions.

• Work closely with Maintenance teams to expedite handler conversions and equipment movements when required.

• Ensure On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance meets established targets.

• Provide feedback to customers when loading levels or WIP inventory exceed the 14-day inventory target.

• Coordinate with Assembly teams to expedite or slow down loading activities to maintain WIP inventory within target levels.

• Review quarterly demand forecasts and plan ahead to complete orders earlier than requested delivery dates where possible.

• Update the RFD file daily and review WIP conditions to support order fulfillment decisions.

• Arrange CBOM splitting and conversion activities to meet required customer orders (REN).

• Bachelor's Degree holders: Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience.

• Diploma/SPM holders: Minimum 10 years of experience in the semiconductor industry.

• Experience in production planning, scheduling, capacity planning, or semiconductor operations.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.

• Excellent planning, organizational, and multitasking abilities.

• Good communication and presentation skills.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced work environment.

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

If you are passionate about planning, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply and be part of our team.