Production Planner / Master Scheduler III

Job Title: Production Planner / Master Scheduler III Location: Fremont, CA Employment Type: Contract Industry: Semiconductor Compensation: $45.57/hour Schedule: Flex (on-site 3 days / remote 2 days) About the Opportunity We're seeking an experienced Production Planner / Master Scheduler to support manufacturing operations and drive on-time delivery performance within a fast-paced production environment. In this role, you'll work closely with Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Order Fulfillment teams to manage production schedules, material allocation, inventory accuracy, and work order execution while ensuring customer delivery commitments are achieved. This position is ideal for a supply chain professional who thrives on problem-solving, inventory management, production planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Why You'll Love Working Here Play a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations and customer delivery performance Collaborate with supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and engineering teams Hybrid work schedule with long-term project stability Opportunity to drive process improvements and influence production efficiency Why This Opportunity is Exciting This role offers the opportunity to directly impact operational success by managing production schedules, inventory accuracy, and material availability. You'll serve as a key decision-maker in balancing supply, demand, and manufacturing priorities while helping improve overall production performance. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. What You'll Do Manage production control activities supporting manufacturing schedules and logistics requirements Convert planned orders into work orders and material reservations while monitoring schedule adherence Analyze and reconcile work order variances and inventory discrepancies Monitor inventory locations and collaborate across teams to improve inventory accuracy and inventory turns Coordinate material allocation activities for constrained suppliers and critical shortages Identify material risks and communicate impacts to manufacturing and order fulfillment teams Support worldwide inventory assessments to mitigate manufacturing shortages Review and execute bill of material (BOM) change orders Participate in daily cross-functional planning meetings to maintain on-time product delivery Investigate production control issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions What You'll Bring 5+ years of experience in Production Control, Production Planning, Master Scheduling, Materials Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, or Logistics 5+ years of experience working within manufacturing environments, preferably lean manufacturing or pulse-line manufacturing operations 3+ years of experience using SAP or comparable MRP/ERP systems for production planning, inventory management, or materials control 3+ years of experience managing work orders, material reservations, inventory transactions, or production scheduling activities 3+ years of experience analyzing inventory variances, work order discrepancies, material shortages, or supply chain risks 2+ years of experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, engineering, and order fulfillment 2+ years of experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for operational issues Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Manufacturing, or a related discipline What Sets You Apart Previous Production Control experience in high-volume manufacturing environments Semiconductor industry experience Prior experience supporting complex manufacturing operations Advanced SAP knowledge and reporting capabilities Experience with inventory optimization and material allocation strategies Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies Previous experience with production scheduling in highly dynamic environments Prior experience supporting engineering change orders and BOM management Previous experience within Lam Research or similar semiconductor manufacturing environments Additional Information Initial training period requires 5 days per week onsite Interview process: Virtual Microsoft Teams interview or in-person interview option Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check Overtime: May be required based on operational demands and production schedules Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aleron