Under the direct supervision of the Master Scheduler and Inventory Control Manager, the Planner/Scheduler develops and coordinates internal and subcontract build schedules to ensure production and development deadlines are met. This role is integral to the Planning and Supply Chain team, supporting a range of planning and scheduling activities, and works closely with the Director of Wafer Management to ensure subcontract execution aligns with the overall build plan. The position operates in a manufacturing environment, supporting Materials, Production, Engineering, Project Management, Sales, and Quality.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Scheduling & Build Planning
· Develop, monitor, and prioritize internal and subcontract build schedules based on need date and capacity, addressing obstacles that could impact on-time delivery
· Schedule subcontract processes (wafer processing, routing, wire bonding) to support build plans
· Identify capacity limitations and communicate them to management to ensure plans remain achievable
· Manage daily transactions in the MRP system to maintain system integrity and alignment
Subcontractor & WIP Management
· Communicate with subcontractors on schedules, priorities, and serial number tracking
· Manage the flow of inventory and WIP between Seek and outside processing vendors, including daily tracking across multiple external suppliers
· Identify potential WIP bottlenecks and develop recovery plans
· Coordinate and expedite the flow of parts, sub-assemblies, and materials to work areas to meet production schedules and customer commitments
· Manage defective material by scheduling second runs or following up on dispositions
Materials & Inventory
· Communicate supply chain shortages and their urgency to Purchasing and Manufacturing
· Analyze inventory variances and follow up on corrective actions to avoid stock-outs or excess materials
· Manage consumable inventory, including ongoing review of re-order points
· Support shipping and receiving to ensure inventory is properly transacted
Continuous Improvement & Reporting
· Identify and execute continuous improvement activities
· Maintain and update manufacturing reporting tools
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
- Solid fundamental understanding of MRP principles, manufacturing workflow, capacity planning, and supply chain
- Complete understanding of assigned products, with emphasis on scheduling constraints
- Knowledgeable of production requirements relating to processes, machines, and people
- Ability to make decisions and evaluate constraints within the production plan
- Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
- Able to interface tactfully and proactively across departments — especially Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, and Engineering — and with multiple external suppliers
- Able to communicate and present analyses, insights, and recommendations clearly, tailoring the message to different audiences
- Understanding of ERP systems (NetSuite a plus) and multi-layer BOMs
- Proficient with MS Excel and Smartsheet
- Detail-oriented, with a focus on quality, accuracy, and precision
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in an electro-mechanical assembly production environment
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience in planning/scheduling preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
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Compensation details: 55000-75000 Yearly Salary
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