Planner Scheduler

Description

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

Requirements

• 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

pm18