Planner, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Inventory Control & Analysis

Planner - PCBA Manufacturing

Location: Carson City, NV
Department: Materialsn
Reports To: Director of Materials

We are seeking a detail-driven and proactive Planner to oversee production material planning, inventory management, and purchasing coordination for our PCBA manufacturing operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that materials, components, and assemblies are available to meet customer delivery schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels and cost efficiency.

• Develop and maintain production plans and material requirements to support manufacturing schedules and on-time delivery goals.
• Review and release work orders based on demand, customer forecasts, and internal capacity.
• Analyze and monitor BOMs (Bills of Materials) to ensure accurate component availability prior to build.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through coordination with stockroom and warehouse teams; investigate and resolve variances.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to manage component lead times, shortages, and supplier constraints.
• Identify and mitigate potential material shortages ; proactively communicate with internal teams and customers.
• Work closely with Program Management, Production, and Engineering to align material readiness with build schedules.
• Monitor ECO (Engineering Change Orders) and ensure timely implementation in planning and purchasing systems.
• Generate and maintain planning metrics , including on-time delivery, inventory turns, and material availability.
• Support MRP/ERP data integrity by ensuring accurate item master, lead times, and safety stock parameters.
• Assist in developing and improving planning and purchasing workflows to streamline operations across Rocket's facilities.

• 3+ years of experience in production planning, materials coordination, or supply chain within a PCBA or electronics manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of BOM structures, component life cycles, and MRP/ERP systems (experience with Net Suite, SAP, or similar preferred).
• Working knowledge of SMT, through-hole, and box-build processes in electronics manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis for managing demand, inventory, and supply metrics.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Experience in purchasing or buyer-planner roles for electronics or aerospace industries.
• Familiarity with IPC Class 3 manufacturing standards and high-reliability PCBA builds.
• APICS or CPIM certification a plus.

Pay Range

$68,000-$82,000 USD

ITAR/EAR Compliance: Due to the nature of the work performed at Rocket EMS, this position may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology. The successful candidate must be eligible to access such information under applicable U.S. export-control laws or be eligible for any required government authorization.

Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.

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