Buyer/Planner

Plasma-Therm•Livermore, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

A production planner is well-versed in production operations and processes and ways to optimize them. They are organized and results-driven with good problem-solving skills. Advanced communication and computer skills are very useful for this role. The goal is to ensure the smooth flow of production through the shop. Interface daily with the shop floor, Area Leads, Management, Purchasing and Customers. Schedule and releases (cut Jobs) per the Production Schedule and Capacity plan. Works with manufacturing on scheduling based on material status and available capacity. Respond to customer requests (forward upgrade/retrofit requests and system quote requests to Inside Sales team).

Requirements

Associates degree from a two-year college or technical school in related discipline
Seven years of production planning experience
Prior Lean or Work Cell experience a major plus
Excellent communication abilities
Proven experience as a production planner
Excellent knowledge of production planning and capacity planning principles
Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Schedule/manage the release of jobs per the Capacity plan
Coordinating production workflow
Address any bottle necks by working with the Area Leads and Management to ensure orders ship on time.
Update the SO and Job due dates as required
Entering of Sales Orders
Planning, coordinating and prioritizing Jobs through the shop to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
Determining manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand
Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget
Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
Prepare and submit status as processes require
Updates Jobs based on demand changes
Mentor/train junior members of the organization
Other duties as assigned.
It is every employee’s responsibility to be aware of and adhere to the applicable Safety & Health, Quality and Environmental Process of the Company.