Supply Chain Planner
About The Position
Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. We are seeking a highly organized, analytical, and execution‑focused Advanced Supply Chain Planner to support both day‑to‑day manufacturing operations and new product introduction (NPI) / R&D qualification planning across multiple process areas. This role is accountable for end‑to‑end supply planning and execution, driving production readiness, supporting qualification builds, and ensuring on‑time delivery for both production and development programs. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, excels at cross‑functional problem‑solving, and can balance short‑term production execution with longer‑range planning and strategic supply coordination.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, or operations planning within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience supporting both production execution and NPI/R&D or qualification planning.
- Strong working knowledge of ERP and MES systems, including work order management, routings, BOMs, and planning parameters.
- Experience executing buying or procurement activities in support of manufacturing or development programs.
- Proven ability to balance competing priorities across production, qualification, and customer commitments.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify risks, and drive informed decisions.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage cross‑functional stakeholders.
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and follow‑through skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and maintain supply chain plans to support production, NPI, and R&D builds.
- Perform regular plan reviews to balance supply and demand and identify execution risks.
- Proactively escalate constraints, shortages, and capacity limitations using data‑driven analysis.
- Create, release, and manage work orders supporting both production manufacturing and qualification activities.
- Manage weekly and daily production release priorities to ensure accurate job flow and execution.
- Write, manage, and track qualification and NPI work orders across all applicable process areas.
- Support production and technology transfers between organizations, ensuring readiness of routings, resources, and systems.
- Execute buying activities including purchase requisitions, PO placement, and supplier coordination to support production and NPI demand.
- Partner with Procurement and Buyers to ensure timely procurement aligned to planning priorities.
- Support sourcing alignment and lead‑time considerations during NPI and R&D planning phases.
- Coordinate and execute new part setups, including BOMs, routings, and planning parameters.
- Ensure accurate and complete master data in ERP and MES systems to support execution.
- Validate system readiness prior to production and qualification releases.
- Provide planning direction to manufacturing and operations teams to execute supply plans.
- Lead weekly operations and schedule reviews with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain stakeholders.
- Serve as a primary interface between planning, manufacturing, engineering, and procurement teams.
- Own and communicate commit dates and delivery expectations for production and qualification parts.
- Provide clear, timely status updates to internal customers and downstream partners.
- Support customer and stakeholder requests with accurate, data‑backed responses.
- Analyze planning and execution data to support informed decision‑making.
- Act as a superuser in ERP and MES systems, supporting troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, execution efficiency, and cross‑functional alignment.
- Maintain planning documentation, job aids, and process workflows for production and NPI activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
