Planner I

Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies•Liberty Lake, WA

5d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Amphenol Network Solutions, headquartered in Liberty Lake, Washington, is a division of Amphenol Corporation, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of interconnect products. Guided by a bold vision to connect people with technology, Amphenol serves a wide range of markets including IT Datacom, Mobile Devices, Mobile Networks, Broadband, Industrial, Automotive, Commercial Aerospace, and Military. At Amphenol Network Solutions, we are at the forefront of global connectivity, delivering a high‑quality, seamless portfolio of fiber distribution, cable management, power solutions, racks, passives, and enclosures. From fiber crossing oceans to networks spanning continents, our technologies enhance the performance of our customers’ products, systems, and networks—one connection at a time. Recently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest, we believe that coming to work every day is a choice—and a meaningful one. We foster an environment where innovative, hard‑working, passionate, honest, and fun‑loving people thrive. If you’re looking to be part of a global force shaping the future of communication and connectivity, you’ve found it. The Planner will execute the manufacturing plan based off of the Master Production Schedule, with emphasis on meeting customer order ship dates, and will aggressively strive to meet the requested ship date. Monitor daily capacity and develop production plans to best utilize capacity. Escalate and resolve daily obstacles that threaten on-time shipments or capacity optimization.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED, and experience in a manufacturing environment required
Perform all work assignments with proper material handling techniques, following quality standards and safety precautions
Adapt and accept changes based on production demands and schedules
Remain open to and supportive of team ideas and management decisions
Display cross-cultural sensitivity while working in a diverse employee population
Able to accept constructive criticism and feedback, and respond in an appropriate manner
Experience working in a team environment, and/or independently
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and e-mail software.
Experience with ERP systems required, Epicor preferred.
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to foster teamwork across departments.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in a technical field preferred
2 years of experience in production planning, MPS and MRP preferred

Responsibilities

Add and reschedule jobs daily per MPS/MRP suggestions for assigned product families
Review and print jobs that contain no shortages
Resolve obstacles (parts or capacity related) that arise in assigned departments that threaten on time shipment or full capacity utilization
Review Job Packet shortages identified to determine when part is due, address any surprise shortages, decide whether to kit short and make schedule adjustments where shortage will prevent job for starting as originally planned
Ensure proper MRP procedures relevant to the scheduling process are followed
Review back orders daily to ensure they are completed as recommitted
Coordinate efforts with Production Supervisor to ensure effective scheduling
Coordinate workflow and ensure job movement between departments or work centers
Work with purchasing concerning problem areas and unacceptable delivery dates
Create and communicate daily production work priorities/schedules and revisions as appropriate to meet changing customer demand