Planner I

SSB Fremont 4•Fremont, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car, and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today! UCT is looking for a talented Planner to join us in Fremont, CA! The Planner determines production requirements, releases, and reschedules orders as needed to meet customer requirements. They perform functions associated with the generation and maintenance of the production plan and master production schedule. The Planner will also reconcile production/material conflicts, analyses component availability to maintain production schedule, and manage WIP inventory consistent with company goals plus facilitate operations and material status meetings. They will evaluate and coordinate engineering change orders.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; engineering BOM reading skills.
Strong organization skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with internal customers/suppliers.
Strong PC skills to include Microsoft Office software suites.
High Vacuum Application and ideally Residual Gas Analyzers.
Meeting management skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Knowledge of MRP/ERP applications.
BA/BS degree in business administration, operations management, or equivalent experience.
2+ years planning experience with working knowledge of quick-turn, low volume, engineer-to-order production environment.

Nice To Haves

CPIM/CIRM certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all production planning and control issues for assigned production line(s).
Plans, schedules, coordinate and/or monitor final approval of products through the complete production cycle.
Works from engineering plans and production specifications to establish production schedules, labor loading, equipment capabilities and capacity requirements.
Can understand High Vacuum system applications and ideally an understanding of Residual Gas Analyzers.
Coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules.
Handles all work order creation, releases, completion and closing.
Trouble-shoot all production control problems and drive them to correct closure.
Monitors all process shortages and ensures resolution is attained.
Builds positive relationships with manufacturing and materials in a quick-turn, engineer-to-order environment.
Works closely with engineering, quality, purchasing, and other operations staff to ensure functional specs are met, parts are available as needed, and quality is maintained.
May interface with customers to schedule deliveries or discuss issues.
Evaluate and coordinate engineering change orders.