Planner Job at Microchip Technology in Beverly

Production Controller / Planner

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Production Controller / Planner to join our dynamic team. This role is critical in ensuring seamless production operations, accurate inventory management, and effective scheduling to meet customer demands and revenue goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain Production Orders (POs), including reviewing commit files from CMs and updating delivery dates and quantities as needed.
• Review material shortages with CMs and expedite materials internally and externally to prevent production delays.
• Develop and maintain accurate forecasts for assigned product lines in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in revenue tracking, identifying upside and downside opportunities to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction.
• Create and manage build plans, balancing sales orders, forecasts, capacity, and labor constraints.
• Manage jobs in the ERP system, prioritize sales orders, establish alternate BOMs as needed, and monitor job completions.
• Act as a key member of the Focus Factory Team, reporting metrics and collaborating cross-functionally.
• Identify and manage exceptions such as material shortages, late jobs, and quality issues.
• Work closely with stockroom and production teams to ensure on-time shipments and clear communication with Sales and Customer Service.
• Schedule all sales orders for assigned product lines, providing accurate ship dates and collaborating on expedite requests and schedule changes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes and standardize best practices across sites and divisions.
• Develop Excel reports, templates, or macros to streamline planning functions.
• Manage change orders and corrective/preventive actions for assigned products.
• Participate in internal audits and ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Track and manage inventory levels for assigned product lines.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes.
• Strategic thinker, strong analytical skills, able to synthesize considerable and complex data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel desired).
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels.
• Strong communication, organization skills.
• Has experience and the ability manage complexity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in a team setting and in a cross-functional environment.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

80% sitting, 20% standing. 100% inside.

Pay Range:

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $46,000 - $128,000.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.