Planner/Scheduler

Seek Thermal, Inc•Goleta, CA

2d•$55,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Master Scheduler and Inventory Control Manager, the Planner/Scheduler develops and coordinates internal and subcontract build schedules to ensure production and development deadlines are met. This role is integral to the Planning and Supply Chain team, supporting a range of planning and scheduling activities, and works closely with the Director of Wafer Management to ensure subcontract execution aligns with the overall build plan. The position operates in a manufacturing environment, supporting Materials, Production, Engineering, Project Management, Sales, and Quality.

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years' experience in an electro-mechanical assembly production environment
Solid fundamental understanding of MRP principles, manufacturing workflow, capacity planning, and supply chain
Complete understanding of assigned products, with emphasis on scheduling constraints
Knowledgeable of production requirements relating to processes, machines, and people
Ability to make decisions and evaluate constraints within the production plan
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
Able to interface tactfully and proactively across departments — especially Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, and Engineering — and with multiple external suppliers
Able to communicate and present analyses, insights, and recommendations clearly, tailoring the message to different audiences
Understanding of ERP systems (NetSuite a plus) and multi-layer BOMs
Proficient with MS Excel and Smartsheet
Detail-oriented, with a focus on quality, accuracy, and precision

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two (2) years' experience in planning/scheduling preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Develop, monitor, and prioritize internal and subcontract build schedules based on need date and capacity, addressing obstacles that could impact on-time delivery
Schedule subcontract processes (wafer processing, routing, wire bonding) to support build plans
Identify capacity limitations and communicate them to management to ensure plans remain achievable
Manage daily transactions in the MRP system to maintain system integrity and alignment
Communicate with subcontractors on schedules, priorities, and serial number tracking
Manage the flow of inventory and WIP between Seek and outside processing vendors, including daily tracking across multiple external suppliers
Identify potential WIP bottlenecks and develop recovery plans
Coordinate and expedite the flow of parts, sub-assemblies, and materials to work areas to meet production schedules and customer commitments
Manage defective material by scheduling second runs or following up on dispositions
Communicate supply chain shortages and their urgency to Purchasing and Manufacturing
Analyze inventory variances and follow up on corrective actions to avoid stock-outs or excess materials
Manage consumable inventory, including ongoing review of re-order points
Support shipping and receiving to ensure inventory is properly transacted
Identify and execute continuous improvement activities
Maintain and update manufacturing reporting tools