Production Planner, California

Position Summary:

The Planner reports to the Master Scheduler and is responsible for production scheduling, validating documents and tooling for production readiness, deviation processing, work order processing, statusing material for clear to build schedule which includes the function of expediting open purchase orders, and running MRP. The Planner may perform a variety of tasks in accordance with their training, experience, and skill.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Processing customer purchase orders

Order backlog maintenance

Delivery note confirmation

Manage all existing as well as develop, propose, and implement new Planning processes, systems, and procedures as deemed necessary.

Attend customer focus team meetings to plan for customer requirements within the manufacturing.

Work with procurement team to expedite open PO's for scheduled WOs.

Overall responsible for leadership of all phases of management for the internal work orders to support existing customer orders; includes interfacing with all internal partners and staff to ensure customer satisfaction.

Coordinate the efforts of cross-functional departments as required to ensure that programs are run within the requirements of the customer needs.

Participation of improvement and development measures to reduce costs and gain efficiencies for all areas of responsibility

Interface and support internal customers (program management, production, quality, engineering, etc,)

Possess SAP proficiency for area of responsibility.

Interacts with internal and external customers and colleagues, and other functional areas.

Supports the Quality Management system including conformance to ISO based registrations and controls for the facility business plan based upon targeted market sectors.

Manages conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment, as well as partners with business executives and operations leaders in order to develop appropriate solutions.

Prepares activity reports and other data input as required

May include odd hour teleconferences with global facilities.

other miscellaneous tasks as assigned

These tasks are performed in accordance with company standard operating procedures, professional trainings, customer requirements, and individual experience.

Qualifications Required/Job Specifications:

Possess three to five (3-5) years of experience in a Planner or production control position at a contract manufacturing company

Possess an Associates Degree in a related field or equivalent training and experience

Possess strong analytical, communication, listening, and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to individuals from multi-cultural backgrounds, and build trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results, at all levels within the organization.

Possess conflict resolution skills, and ability to apply techniques at all levels of the organization.

Possess a high level of integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information.

Must be self-directed, dependable, and motivated with excellent relationship and time management skills.

Must be able to learn various software systems quickly.

Understands the competitive dynamics in electronic manufacturing services and NPI process.

Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment, as well as partnering with business executives and operations leaders in order to develop appropriate solutions.

Develop and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with clients, vendors, and representatives of external organizations.

Proficient with PC-based software including SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Strong, effective organizational skills required; detail oriented; ability to multitask

Strong, effective organizational skills required; detail- and data oriented; ability to multitask

Possess excellent communication skills in both verbal and written form

Ability to read, and interpret engineering instructions, schematics, technical procedures, and various reports

Ability to keep accurate documentation

Possess a high level of integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees;

Maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization

Available to work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsi bilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and goals.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle panels and boards; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and have steady hands and dexterity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Decision Making Authority:

No authority in authorizing expenditures.

Makes recommendation based on analysis and presents to supervisor for final decision

Quality, programs, etc.

Authority in relation to project and programs

Financial Responsibility:

Program or project errors

Significant impact on error in general because of nature of responsibilities

Significant control of operations in projects and programs

Influence of all personnel

Important interaction with customers

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to apply basic concepts of arithmetic

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to use common sense to solve practical problems

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

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