Operations Planner

• Plan and prepare production schedules for systems and racks by determining the needed manpower, equipment/tooling, space and raw materials
• Review open sales orders and schedule them to cover the monthly forecasted demand, internal financial goals and customer delivery dates using different planning strategies
• Lead daily production meetings and coordinate between cross functional teams about planned production activities, other priorities, and if needed, adjustment of the target based on available manpower
• Draw up monthly master production schedules including work-in-progress (WIP) that establish time limits for multiple SKUs and sequences of manufacturing operations followed by communicating with PM to address the potential impacts/bottlenecks
• Prepare periodical orders status reports by monitoring the order progress on production floor and take the necessary corrective/preventive actions for the orders/operations not being on track.
• Communicate with sales and/or PM/customer regarding their order status and provide the commitment.
• Work with functional teams (Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering and etc.) and come up with action plan when issues arise (schedule delay, shortages, failures, technical issues, etc.), which may impact on-time delivery
• Collaborate with cross-regional stakeholders to resolve material shortages, production bottlenecks, and logistics constraints impacting on-time delivery
• Ensure consistent communication of production updates, schedule changes, and escalation items to regional and global leadership teams
• Perform all other duties, as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration and Mathematics
• Planning, organizing and completing tasks in a timely manner
• Working effectively and accurately under narrow time limitations
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced dynamic environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite; experience with MES and ERP systems preferred; APICS certification a plus
• Ability to think logically and critically to weigh options and take the best decision in favor of efficient production.
• Ability to be resourceful, quick decision making, and excellent time management
• The job profile also demands a command on management and administration principles which are the basic tools for resource allocation, production and strategic planning, and work coordination and delegation

The annual salary range for this position is $70,000–$90,000. The final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and education.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• 401k match
• Commuter benefits
• Life and Accidental Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance

We also have a perfect location for all types of commuters: AMAX is located right between I-680 and I-880. Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station and bus stops are within a 10-minute walking distance. 5 grocery stores, 6+ coffee/tea places, and numerous restaurants within 1 mile. Feel free to try the delicious fusions or grab your daily groceries after work!

About AMAX

Established in 1979, AMAX is a globally recognized leader in GPU-accelerated IT infrastructure, specializing in transforming standard IT systems into advanced, high-performance computing solutions. Catering to industries such as AI, cloud computing, autonomous vehicles, and high-performance computing, AMAX has set benchmarks in innovation, including pioneering liquid-cooled HPC systems for the semiconductor industry. With a global footprint spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, AMAX offers end-to-end services from design and manufacturing to deployment. Committed to addressing the growing demands of AI, AMAX delivers advanced solutions that help organizations achieve their technology goal and drive progress on a global scale. To learn more about AMAX’s advanced AI solutions, visit amax.com.

Join Us

Become part of a diverse and inclusive team that values your technical expertise and innovative thinking. Together, we’ll push the boundaries of what’s possible in the hardware industry.

AMAX is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, gender, or other legally protected characteristics.