Program Planner

• Develop, release, and manage production work orders to support customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and production schedules.
• Analyze Material Requirements Planning (MRP) recommendations and production demand to ensure timely material availability and efficient manufacturing execution.
• Monitor production schedules, work order status, and material constraints while identifying risks that could impact on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to resolve material shortages, scheduling conflicts, and production constraints.
• Analyze engineering changes, Bills of Material (BOMs), and product structure to ensure accurate planning, material availability, and production readiness.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by coordinating production planning, material readiness, engineering changes, and manufacturing implementation.
• Evaluate production capacity, inventory availability, and manufacturing priorities to optimize workflow, material utilization, and resource allocation.
• Monitor production performance, schedule attainment, work-in-process (WIP), and inventory levels while recommending corrective actions to improve operational performance.
• Analyze demand changes, production priorities, and supply constraints to evaluate schedule impacts and communicate planning recommendations to Supply Chain leadership.
• Generate and maintain planning reports, production schedules, inventory analyses, and operational metrics to support business decisions.
• Support expedited production requirements, recovery plans, and schedule changes to meet customer commitments and business objectives.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on production planning, inventory optimization, schedule adherence, manufacturing efficiency, and operational performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
• ASCM Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), preferred
• ASCM Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of production planning, master scheduling, materials planning, production control, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment
• Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) experience strongly preferred
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems to support production planning and material management
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering changes, and manufacturing operations
• Working knowledge of Bills of Material (BOMs), production scheduling, inventory management, and manufacturing processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Demonstrates expertise in production planning, material management, and supply chain optimization, with a strong focus on New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing efficiency. Proficient in analyzing production schedules, inventory levels, and operational metrics to drive continuous improvement and meet customer commitments.

• Production Planning
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• ERP/MRP Systems
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

• Production Scheduling
• Materials Planning
• Inventory Management
• Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Manufacturing Processes
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Operational Performance Metrics
• Workflow Optimization

• Communication Skills
• Collaboration Skills

• ASCM Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
• ASCM Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

• Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)
• Continuous Improvement
• Supply Chain Management
• Manufacturing Environment
• Production Control

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• ERP Systems