Production Planner
Ultimate Staffing, Milpitas, CA, United States
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 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 POs 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 in 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.
Interact with internal and external customers and colleagues, and other functional areas.
Support the Quality Management system including conformance to ISO‑based registrations and controls for the facility business plan based upon targeted market sectors.
Manage conflicting priorities in a fast‑paced environment, as well as partner with business executives and operations leaders in order to develop appropriate solutions.
Prepare activity reports and other data input as required.
May include odd‑hour teleconferences with global facilities.
Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
Qualifications Required / Job Specifications
Three to five (3‑5) years of experience in a Planner or production control position at a contract manufacturing company.
Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent training and experience.
Strong analytical, communication, listening, and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to individuals from multi‑cultural backgrounds and build trusting relationships at all levels within the organization.
Conflict resolution skills and ability to apply techniques at all levels of the organization.
High level of integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information.
Self‑directed, dependable, and motivated with excellent relationship and time‑management skills.
Ability to learn various software systems quickly.
Understanding of the competitive dynamics in electronic manufacturing services and NPI process.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast‑paced environment, as well as partner 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, with advanced knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Strong, effective organizational skills: detail oriented and able to multitask.
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.
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.
Availability to work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks, especially during regular business hours or shifts, to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other persons or organizations required.
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.
Authority in relation to project and programs.
Significant impact of error in general because of nature of responsibilities.
Significant control of operations in projects and programs.
Influence of all personnel.
Important interaction with customers.
Financial Responsibility
Program or project errors.
Significant impact of error in general because of nature of responsibilities.
Significant control of operations in projects and programs.
Influence of all personnel.
Important interaction with customers.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
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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 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 POs 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 in 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.
Interact with internal and external customers and colleagues, and other functional areas.
Support the Quality Management system including conformance to ISO‑based registrations and controls for the facility business plan based upon targeted market sectors.
Manage conflicting priorities in a fast‑paced environment, as well as partner with business executives and operations leaders in order to develop appropriate solutions.
Prepare activity reports and other data input as required.
May include odd‑hour teleconferences with global facilities.
Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
Qualifications Required / Job Specifications
Three to five (3‑5) years of experience in a Planner or production control position at a contract manufacturing company.
Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent training and experience.
Strong analytical, communication, listening, and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to individuals from multi‑cultural backgrounds and build trusting relationships at all levels within the organization.
Conflict resolution skills and ability to apply techniques at all levels of the organization.
High level of integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information.
Self‑directed, dependable, and motivated with excellent relationship and time‑management skills.
Ability to learn various software systems quickly.
Understanding of the competitive dynamics in electronic manufacturing services and NPI process.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast‑paced environment, as well as partner 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, with advanced knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Strong, effective organizational skills: detail oriented and able to multitask.
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.
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.
Availability to work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks, especially during regular business hours or shifts, to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other persons or organizations required.
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.
Authority in relation to project and programs.
Significant impact of error in general because of nature of responsibilities.
Significant control of operations in projects and programs.
Influence of all personnel.
Important interaction with customers.
Financial Responsibility
Program or project errors.
Significant impact of error in general because of nature of responsibilities.
Significant control of operations in projects and programs.
Influence of all personnel.
Important interaction with customers.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
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