Planner Scheduler

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES Scheduling & 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 alignment Subcontractor & 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 dispositions Materials & 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 transacted Continuous Improvement & Reporting · Identify and execute continuous improvement activities · Maintain and update manufacturing reporting tools SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES * Solid fundamental understanding of MRP principles, manufacturing workflow, capacity planning, and supply chain * Complete understanding of assigned products, with emphasis on scheduling constraints * Knowledgeable of production requirements relating to processes, machines, and people * Ability to make decisions and evaluate constraints within the production plan * Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously * Able to interface tactfully and proactively across departments — especially Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, and Engineering — and with multiple external suppliers * Able to communicate and present analyses, insights, and recommendations clearly, tailoring the message to different audiences * Understanding of ERP systems (NetSuite a plus) and multi-layer BOMs * Proficient with MS Excel and Smartsheet * Detail-oriented, with a focus on quality, accuracy, and precision Requirements: * Minimum of three (3) years' experience in an electro-mechanical assembly production environment * Minimum of two (2) years' experience in planning/scheduling preferred * Bachelor's degree preferred but not required pm18 Compensation details: Yearly Salary PI0b3662060acb-