Sr. Production Planner

Job Title: Sr. Production Planner Department: Planning San Jose, CA About the job: FULL-TIME/PERMANENT JOB FUNCTION: We are looking for a qualified Production Planner to organize production according to demand and quality standards. You will be the one to ensure our goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner. An excellent production planner is well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. They are organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills. Advanced communication and computer skills are very useful for the role. The goal is to ensure the smooth and cost-efficient flow of our production operations. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: B.A./B.S. or the equivalent EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of production control experience in handling production project, organizing and controlling the new product introduction activities. Experience in Purchasing and Warehouse will be a plus. LANGUAGE: English proficiency required, Mandarin is a plus SKILLS: Strong communication skills Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) Collaborative skills Demand management MPS/MRP, BOM, ECN, SFC knowledge APICS training and knowledge Material shortage analysis, supply/demand commitment processes Master production schedule (MPS) Material requirements planning (MRP) Production control and scheduling Work order control and management Shop floor control (SFC) Order fulfillment SAP, Agile, Excel, etc. APICS certificates RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage MPS, MRP, planned orders and work orders Coordinate with PM, SCM, NPIE, and Production to control production schedule Commit delivery and schedule shipments to fulfill customer demand Control and improve inventory performance Responsible for organizing and managing the production and shipment to align with customers’ requirement by generating the production schedule. Provide the work order and production and shipment schedules for production and ensure that production plans are executed timely and accurately. Update material status and order priorities. Share decision making with Production Manager/Supervisor based on material status and order priorities. Plan, schedule, coordinate and expedite material issues to the production floor. Ensure effective inventory/material transaction management through work order. Address material shortage, backlogs, or other potential schedule interruptions that may impact production schedule Interface regularly with Purchasing, Program Management, Material, Production, Receiving and Shipping teams. Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Experience: Management: 5 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person