Project Planner and Supply Chain Analyst

Cohu • San Diego, CA

29d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Project Planner and Supply Chain Analyst to join our team. This role is crucial for developing and maintaining integrated project and production schedules, coordinating various supply chain activities, and providing actionable insights through data analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in planning, forecasting, and data analysis within a manufacturing environment, with the ability to translate complex data into strategic recommendations for executive leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Project Planning, Production Planning, Master Scheduling, or Supply Chain Planning.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining production schedules in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in demand planning, capacity planning, inventory management, and material forecasting.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing large datasets and transforming data into actionable business insights.
• Extensive experience creating reports, dashboards, KPIs, and management presentations.
• Experience supporting executive decision-making through data analysis and performance reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Power Query, Conditional Formatting, Data Validation, Complex Formulas.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
• Rapid troubleshooting mindset for complex global logistics bottlenecks.
• Ability to translate dense datasets into strategic, plain-language insights for company executives.
• Comfort collaborating with third-party vendors on pricing and lead times.

Nice To Haves

• Macros/VBA (preferred)
• Dashboard Development
• Basic experience with Power BI.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project and production schedules to support customer delivery requirements.
• Coordinate production, procurement, inventory, and logistics activities to ensure schedule adherence.
• Monitor schedule performance and proactively identify risks, delays, and resource constraints.
• Manage capacity planning activities and recommend adjustments to support demand fluctuations.
• Analyze production, inventory, and supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and performance metrics for management review.
• Generate weekly and monthly reports on production performance, inventory levels, schedule attainment, material shortages, and operational KPIs.
• Support business decisions through detailed data analysis and forecasting models.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level