Planner

Materials Planner Reports to: Material Manager/Plant Manager                     Location: Fremont, onsite FLSA: Exempt                                                                                Direct reports: n/a   Essential Responsibilities     Production Planning for several offshore assembled product lines and on-site MEMS wafer fabrication Generate and provide forecasts and production build-plans for internal and external customers based on business forecasting and sales backlog Maintain accurate production plans and ensure daily updates to stakeholders Own the production line of balance considering parameters such as capacity, manpower, lead-time, materials, constraints to optimally plan output Interpret MRP demand changes and make modifications to daily/weekly production schedules for MEMS die fab. Provide clear and concise data analysis (report or presentation) to support production planning and supply-chain decision making Identify gaps, risks and propose solutions to meet plans and schedules Review routings, stocking levels, work order activity, and inventory transactions in problem solving activities Participate in material and vendor sourcing activities and strategies. Assist with establishing new supply base as needed to procure equipment, materials, and products either not available through existing suppliers, or priced preferentially. Have unrelenting focus for driving cost savings, improving lead times and quality with key supply chain partners   Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong negotiation skills Solid experience planning for materials and production in an electronics manufacturing environment Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and execute with sense of urgency Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience preferred 2 years’ experience in production control and material planning including use of MRP/ERP systems, Oracle preferred

Salary : $90,000 - $118,000