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.RESPONSIBILITIESScheduling & 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 alignmentSubcontractor & 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 dispositionsMaterials & 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 transactedContinuous Improvement & Reporting-- Identify and execute continuous improvement activities-- Maintain and update manufacturing reporting toolsSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIESSolid ----------fundamental understanding of MRP principles, manufacturing workflow, ----------capacity planning, and supply chainComplete ----------understanding of assigned products, with emphasis on scheduling ----------constraintsKnowledgeable ----------of production requirements relating to processes, machines, and peopleAbility to ----------make decisions and evaluate constraints within the production planAbility to ----------coordinate several projects simultaneouslyAble to ----------interface tactfully and proactively across departments - especially ----------Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, and Engineering - and with multiple ----------external suppliersAble to ----------communicate and present analyses, insights, and recommendations clearly, ----------tailoring the message to different audiencesUnderstanding ----------of ERP systems (NetSuite a plus) and multi-layer BOMsProficient ----------with MS Excel and SmartsheetDetail-oriented, ----------with a focus on quality, accuracy, and precision
Requirements:
Minimum of ----------three (3) years' experience in an electro-mechanical assembly production ----------environmentMinimum of ----------two (2) years' experience in planning/scheduling preferredBachelor's ----------degree preferred but not requiredpm18Compensation details: 55000-75000 Yearly SalaryPI7b16a63f82b6-25660-41665894