Production Planner

Join a global leader in semiconductor technology! At Ichor Systems
, we design and manufacture critical fluid delivery subsystems that power the world’s most advanced semiconductor equipment. We’re looking for a driven Production Planner to keep our operations running smoothly — coordinating production schedules, managing inventory, and ensuring we meet our customers’ highest expectations. If you’re passionate about precision, collaboration, and innovation in a fast‑paced, high‑tech environment, we want to hear from you!

As a Production Planner
, you will keep our manufacturing operations running smoothly and efficiently. You’ll create and maintain production schedules, coordinate materials and capacity, and balance supply and demand to meet customer commitments. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and collaborative — someone who takes ownership and ensures high‑quality results every day.

• Manage daily production planning and scheduling activities. Plan manufactured parts utilizing the best ordering approach (MRP, Kanban, etc.)
• Perform supply and demand analysis and incorporate into the forecast; keep management informed of capacity constraints and/or any concerns related to meeting our customer expectations
• Manage inventory builds and provide ship dates and comments to customer service department during contract reviews
• Work closely with operations to develop reliable, state‑of‑the‑art production schedule reports for production control/planning purposes, and management review
• Develop and maintain accurate daily WIP status reporting and coordinate action with manufacturing supervisors
• Maintain reporting tools to perform analysis, follow‑up on all manufacturing variance on production builds
• Partner with production supervisors to provide work direction and prioritize schedules on shop floor
• Participate in all physical inventories

• Successful track record creating and maintaining manufacturing and inventory processes and systems with a fast‑growing company
• Knowledge of supply chain and Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Must understand basic machine shop math and BOM structure
• APICS certification preferred
• Intermediate computer skills:
  Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Exchange)

• BA or BS degree (preferably in Business Administration or related)
• 1–3 years Planning/Scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Epicor or Oracle)

• 3 weeks of PTO annually, with accrual starting day one
• Strong health care plans available for individuals and families
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – buy company stock at a discount through payroll deductions
• 401(k) Match – Ichor Systems will match 50% of your contributions up to 8%
• Immediate vesting of match funds
• Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance – plus paid holidays, including a floating holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement for approved professional development
• Competitive pay, including shift differentials for swing shift and weekends

For candidates based in Minnesota:
The pay range for this position is $60,700 – $103,200 per year.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job‑related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training.

We are committed to supporting your personal well‑being and professional development. Our benefits are designed to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance, provide peace of mind, and prepare for your future.

The business site where this position is located is an ITAR‑compliant operation. Due to ITAR regulations, Ichor Systems is only able to employ U.S. Persons. A U.S. person is a lawful permanent resident or a protected person (citizen, national, refugee, or asylum seeker). Non‑citizens with other visas are not eligible for hire at this location.

Ichor Systems Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ichor Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Ichor Systems will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.