Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Planner I to support production planning, material flow, inventory management, and on-time delivery objectives. The Planner will manage PCBA production schedules, work-in-process (WIP), finished-goods inventory, and material requirements while coordinating activities between the Hudson and Phoenix facilities.

The successful candidate will use strong planning, analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to support customer requirements, production schedules, inventory levels, and on-time delivery (OTD) goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and track PCBA production schedules associated with the Phoenix facility.

• Monitor WIP and finished-goods inventory and support timely shipment of customer orders.

• Update and maintain customer commit dates from the PCC facility within the ERP system.

• Create and maintain requisitions and planning requirements, including inter-site orders (ISOs) between facilities.

• Support customer projects and point-in-time demand requirements through effective production and material planning.

• Attend and participate in daily production meetings.

• Review MRP requirements, planning data, and available reports to determine PCBA material supply needs.

• Monitor and report weekly metrics, including:- On-Time Delivery (OTD)

  • MRP trends
  • Process improvement activities
  • Key accomplishments, issues, and high/lowlights

• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings as required.

• Manage and maintain the status of outside-process jobs between the Hudson and Phoenix facilities.

• Partner with Warehouse, Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to communicate changes in material demand.

• Facilitate effective material and WIP movement while maintaining appropriate production level-loading plans.

• Communicate priorities across departments to ensure internal and external goals are achieved.

• Monitor inventory levels and minimize the risk of excess or overstocked finished goods.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, production planning, or materials planning.
• Experience with production planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with logistical planning and scheduling of time-sensitive and high-priority projects.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems.
• Oracle and FactoryLogix experience required.
• Knowledge or experience with Lean methodologies is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous situations with limited direction.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate issues, ask questions, identify root causes, and determine appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Ability to position oneself to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Frequent standing and walking throughout the manufacturing environment.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb as required.
• Frequent use of hands for pinching, gripping, and other manual tasks.
• Ability to work under a microscope for extended periods when required.
• Ability to observe, detect, discern, and communicate information effectively.
• Requires near, far, peripheral, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Good manual dexterity, coordination, and physical stamina.
• Ability to work overtime when required.