Planner II

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world ! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car, and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success - join us today!

UCT is looking for a talented Planner II to join us in Chandler, AZ!

The Planner II manages production planning and control for assigned lines, ensuring timely material availability and schedule adherence. This role coordinates with vendors, purchasing, engineering, and operations to resolve shortages, clear inspections, and maintain quality standards. By proactively addressing production issues and maintaining strong cross-functional relationships, the planner supports efficient, on-time delivery in a fast-paced, engineer-to-order environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all production planning and control issues for assigned production line(s).
• Coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules.
• Build and maintain good working relationship with Outside Vendor Suppliers (OVS).
• Handles all Purchase order creation, releases, completion and closing.
• Trouble-shoot all production control problems and drive them to correct closure.
• Monitors all process shortages and ensures resolution is attained.
• Builds positive relationships with manufacturing and materials in a quick-turn, engineer-to-order environment.
• Works closely with engineering, quality, purchasing, and other operations staff to ensure functional specs are met, parts are available as needed, and quality is maintained.
• May interface with customers to schedule deliveries or discuss issues.
• Manage Receiving Vendor Notification (RVN) clearance working with Receiving Inspection, Purchasing and Account Operations to clear within 3-day requirement.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with internal customers/suppliers.
• Strong PC skills to include Microsoft Office software suites.
• Meeting management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP applications.

Educational/Certification Requirement :

• High School Diploma / GED equivalent

Experience Requirement:

• 2+ years procurement and/or planning experience with working knowledge of quick-turn, low volume, engineer-to-order production environment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This section is required for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA)

Criteria:

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment.

Physical Demands:

• Work may require the ability to lift 10-20 pounds infrequently.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to move arms, hands and fingers.
• Ability to lift over 25 lbs. with assistance
• Ability to sit for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to Talk on phone and use computer for extended periods of time may be required.

Environmental Exposure:

• Subject to frequent interruptions.
  Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computer etc.

Overnight Travel:

• Work may require out of town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting).

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.

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