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This position is 100% onsite.\nAbout the job\nLocation: Milpitas, CA [Onsite]\nEmployment type: Full-time, Exempt\nDepartment: Planning\nReport To: Planning Manager\nResponsibilities:\nAssist in developing and maintaining production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, and capacity inputs provided by the planning team.\nMonitor work-in-progress and communicate schedule updates or potential delays to senior planners and relevant stakeholders.\nSupport collaboration between Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Engineering by helping to track open issues and follow up on action items.\nAssist with the timely release of work orders and help coordinate across SMT assembly, testing, and final packaging operations.\nMaintain and update accurate data in the ERP system, including work orders, production statuses, and lead times.\nHelp track key planning metrics such as on-time delivery (OTD), backlog, and capacity utilization under the guidance of senior staff.\nSupport New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by assisting with early build coordination and communication between Engineering and Production.\nAssist in Quick-Turn planning efforts for expedited customer orders under direction from senior planners.\nRequirements:Education/Qualification\nCollege degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field.\nExperience (Years & Fields)\n0–2 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or a related manufacturing role\nSkills/Competencies\nSoft Skills:\nDecision making\nCommunication\nTeamwork skills\nProblem-solving skills\nMulti-tasking skill\nDetail Oriented\nTechnical Skills:\nBasic understanding of manufacturing processes and material flow; exposure to SMT or electronics manufacturing is a plus.\nFamiliarity with ERP/MRP systems or a strong willingness to learn.\nAny exposure to NPI, prototype builds, or contract/quick-turn manufacturing environments.\nAPICS coursework or interest in pursuing APICS certification is a plus.\nKnowledge in Microsoft Office\nAdvance Microsoft Excel skill\nBenefits:\nPaid time off\nMedical, Dental, Vision\n401K\nThe expected pay rate for this position is $71,000.00 - $80,000.00 depending on specific skills and work experience.\nPay: $71,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nWork Location: In person","company":"Asteelflashusacorp","rawCompany":"asteelflashusacorp","city":"Milpitas","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T14:31:22.431Z","occupations":[{"code":"43-5061.00","title":"Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks","slug":"production-planning-and-expediting-clerks"},{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"13-1081.00","title":"Logisticians","slug":"logisticians"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"333517","title":"Machine Tool Manufacturing","slug":"machine-tool-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Associate Planner","description":"Position Summary:\nWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Planner to support the coordination and management of manufacturing schedules in a fast-paced SMT environment. This is an entry-level planning role ideal for someone looking to build a career in production planning. The Associate Planner will work closely with senior planners and cross-functional teams to help align production output with customer demand, supporting on-time delivery and material availability. This position is 100% onsite.\nAbout the job\nLocation: Milpitas, CA [Onsite]\nEmployment type: Full-time, Exempt\nDepartment: Planning\nReport To: Planning Manager\nResponsibilities:\nAssist in developing and maintaining production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, and capacity inputs provided by the planning team.\nMonitor work-in-progress and communicate schedule updates or potential delays to senior planners and relevant stakeholders.\nSupport collaboration between Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Engineering by helping to track open issues and follow up on action items.\nAssist with the timely release of work orders and help coordinate across SMT assembly, testing, and final packaging operations.\nMaintain and update accurate data in the ERP system, including work orders, production statuses, and lead times.\nHelp track key planning metrics such as on-time delivery (OTD), backlog, and capacity utilization under the guidance of senior staff.\nSupport New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by assisting with early build coordination and communication between Engineering and Production.\nAssist in Quick-Turn planning efforts for expedited customer orders under direction from senior planners.\nRequirements:Education/Qualification\nCollege degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field.\nExperience (Years & Fields)\n0–2 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or a related manufacturing role\nSkills/Competencies\nSoft Skills:\nDecision making\nCommunication\nTeamwork skills\nProblem-solving skills\nMulti-tasking skill\nDetail Oriented\nTechnical Skills:\nBasic understanding of manufacturing processes and material flow; exposure to SMT or electronics manufacturing is a plus.\nFamiliarity with ERP/MRP systems or a strong willingness to learn.\nAny exposure to NPI, prototype builds, or contract/quick-turn manufacturing environments.\nAPICS coursework or interest in pursuing APICS certification is a plus.\nKnowledge in Microsoft Office\nAdvance Microsoft Excel skill\nBenefits:\nPaid time off\nMedical, Dental, Vision\n401K\nThe expected pay rate for this position is $71,000.00 - $80,000.00 depending on specific skills and work experience.\nPay: $71,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-07-15T14:31:22.431Z","dateModified":"2026-07-15T14:31:22.431Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Asteelflashusacorp","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Milpitas","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"bdf7d927e1f3ce33926085aa"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bdf7d927e1f3ce33926085aa"}}