R26-0014 - Senior Demand Planner

USI INC•Milpitas, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded Senior Production Planner to lead the coordination and management of manufacturing schedules in a fast-paced SMT environment. The ideal candidate brings deep planning expertise and a proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment between production output and customer demand. This role requires a high level of autonomy and ownership, with an emphasis on process improvement, mentorship, and ensuring efficiency, material availability, and on-time delivery across complex, high-mix production environments. This position is 100% onsite.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field.
5+ years of production planning experience in SMT or electronics manufacturing, with a demonstrated track record of managing complex, high-mix, low-volume environments.
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, material flow, and supply chain dynamics in a contract or high-mix manufacturing setting.
Advanced proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
Advanced analytical and organizational skills, including experience with capacity modeling, constraint management, and schedule optimization.
Decision making
Strong communication
Teamwork skills
Problem-solving skills
Multi-tasking skill
Detail Oriented
Data analytic skill
Organization skill

Nice To Haves

Team leading
Demonstrated leadership experience in NPI planning, including managing prototype builds and coordinating cross-functional readiness reviews
Extensive experience in quick-turn or contract manufacturing models with a strong customer service orientation
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification
Experience developing or improving planning processes, tools, or workflows within an operations or manufacturing environment.
Bilingual - Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin

Responsibilities

Own and drive the development and execution of master production schedules, balancing customer demand, material availability, and capacity constraints across multiple product lines.
Proactively identify and resolve schedule risks, leading cross-functional discussions to address delays, shortages, and shifting customer priorities.
Serve as a key liaison between Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Customer Service to resolve complex scheduling conflicts and uphold delivery commitments.
Lead the timely release of work orders and oversee coordination across SMT assembly, testing, and final packaging operations, ensuring smooth material and information flow.
Maintain data integrity within the ERP system and drive continuous improvement in how planning data (work orders, lead times, production statuses) is managed and utilized.
Own and report on key planning metrics (OTD, capacity utilization, backlog), providing trend analysis and actionable recommendations to planning leadership.
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) planning efforts, driving early build coordination and ensuring full alignment between Engineering, Procurement, and Production from pre-production through ramp.
Manage Quick-Turn planning for expedited customer orders, developing repeatable processes to handle accelerated lead times without disrupting the master schedule.
Mentor and provide guidance to junior and associate planners, supporting their development and helping to build overall team capability.
Partner with Planning Management on capacity planning, resource allocation, and long-range scheduling strategies.