Production Planner

Job Summary Production Planner – responsible for end‑to‑end production scheduling and inventory management for a global electronic manufacturing company. Responsibilities Develop and execute operational production planning and inventory management programs aligned with Supply Chain, Product Management, and Manufacturing. Own rough‑cut capacity planning and finite scheduling for the manufacturing organization. Define demand plans by brand/production line using forecast data, historical trends, and new product pipelines to set finished goods inventory targets. Create, publish, and continuously maintain a master production schedule (MPS) by brand, aligned with business objectives and made‑to‑stock targets. Monitor and manage work‑in‑process (WIP) and raw material inventory levels, coordinating with Sourcing to minimize excess while supporting production needs. Serve as the primary communication hub between Customer Service, Product Management, and Supply Chain – providing accurate production date updates for orders. Lead weekly manufacturing review meetings to evaluate performance and identify improvement opportunities. Track and communicate key supply chain risks related to raw materials and intermediate inventory. Champion continuous improvement in planning and scheduling systems through problem identification, recommendations, and implementation. Act as the subject‑matter expert on scheduling systems for the Manufacturing team. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in electronic manufacturing with hands‑on production planning or scheduling responsibilities. Solid working knowledge of demand planning, production scheduling, material flow, and inventory control. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field (preferred). Advanced Excel skills – pivot tables, reference formulas, data import/export, and data management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience with an ERP system; Epicor experience is a strong plus. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, solutions‑oriented mindset. Preferred Attributes Self‑starter who works independently and thrives in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities. Highly adaptable – able to pivot quickly when schedules shift, surprises arise, or the business changes direction. Entrepreneurial mindset: spot problems, propose solutions, and take ownership of outcomes. Strong prioritization and time‑management skills that keep you calm and effective under pressure. A team player who communicates clearly and builds trust across departments. Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 per year. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Information about your privacy and automated decision tools are governed by our Privacy Policy, California Worker Privacy Notice, and Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot