Planner

Microwave Power Products (MPP)•Palo Alto, CA

6d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Planner plans production and purchases parts to meet schedule requirements, maintain material availability, and support efficient manufacturing flow. The role analyzes MRP output, releases work orders, prepares picklists and documentation router packets for stockroom kit picking, and initiates manufacturing orders or purchase requisitions based on the master production schedule and inventory requirements. The Planner also takes rescheduling actions, coordinates with Production supervisors and Master Schedulers, helps establish planning factors, and resolves material discrepancies and shortages. The position may be filled at the Planner I or Planner II level based on experience, technical knowledge, and ability to perform the responsibilities independently. The role is based in Palo Alto, California. Some overtime may be required to meet production priorities. The position may involve access to information controlled under U.S. export laws; applicants must be able to comply with applicable requirements. Access to controlled information may require U.S. government authorization, and security-clearance roles require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Holding a security clearance is a plus.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
PC literacy, including Microsoft Excel and Word, and ability to generate documentation.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce across all levels of the organization.
Initiative and ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work some overtime if required to meet production priorities.
Applicants must be able to comply with applicable export control requirements.
For a security-clearance position, U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance are required.

Nice To Haves

Five to eight years of experience in related materials or production activity.
APICS certification or experience preferred.
Holding a security clearance is a plus.
Directly applicable or transferable experience in manufacturing, power electronics, aerospace, or defense environments may support higher placement within the pay range.

Responsibilities

Analyze MRP output to ensure material availability for planned issue weeks.
Generate work order releases and prepare picklists and documentation router packets for stockrooms to pick kits.
Initiate manufacturing orders or purchase requisitions for assigned items, emphasizing planned medium- to low-dollar-value items based on the master production schedule and inventory requirements.
Initiate rescheduling actions necessary to meet the master production plan.
Work with Production supervisors and Master Schedulers to ensure execution of and conformance to production schedules.
Assist in establishing planning factors, such as item planning lead times and order policies.
Resolve issues related to discrepant material, rework, scrap, over-shipment, and shortages.
Assist with special projects as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.