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Planner Scheduler

  2026-09-25     Seek Thermal     Santa Barbara,CA  
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Description Under the direct supervision of the Master Scheduler and Inventory Control Manager, the Planner/Scheduler develops and coordinates internal and subcontract build schedules to ensure production and development deadlines are met. This role is integral to the Planning and Supply Chain team, supporting a range of planning and scheduling activities, and works closely with the Director of Wafer Management to ensure subcontract execution aligns with the overall build plan. The position operates in a manufacturing environment, supporting Materials, Production, Engineering, Project Management, Sales, and Quality.RESPONSIBILITIES Scheduling & Build Planning Develop, monitor, and prioritize internal and subcontract build schedules based on need date and capacity, addressing obstacles that could impact on-time deliverySchedule subcontract processes (wafer processing, routing, wire bonding) to support build plansIdentify capacity limitations and communicate them to management to ensure plans remain achievableManage daily transactions in the MRP system to maintain system integrity and alignmentSubcontractor & WIP Management Communicate with subcontractors on schedules, priorities, and serial number trackingManage the flow of inventory and WIP between Seek and outside processing vendors, including daily tracking across multiple external suppliersIdentify potential WIP bottlenecks and develop recovery plansCoordinate and expedite the flow of parts, sub-assemblies, and materials to work areas to meet production schedules and customer commitmentsManage defective material by scheduling second runs or following up on dispositionsMaterials & Inventory Communicate supply chain shortages and their urgency to Purchasing and ManufacturingAnalyze inventory variances and follow up on corrective actions to avoid stock-outs or excess materialsManage consumable inventory, including ongoing review of re-order pointsSupport shipping and receiving to ensure inventory is properly transactedContinuous Improvement & Reporting Identify and execute continuous improvement activitiesMaintain and update manufacturing reporting toolsSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Solid fundamental understanding of MRP principles, manufacturing workflow, capacity planning, and supply chainComplete understanding of assigned products, with emphasis on scheduling constraintsKnowledgeable of production requirements relating to processes, machines, and peopleAbility to make decisions and evaluate constraints within the production planAbility to coordinate several projects simultaneouslyAble to interface tactfully and proactively across departments — especially Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, and Engineering — and with multiple external suppliersAble to communicate and present analyses, insights, and recommendations clearly, tailoring the message to different audiencesUnderstanding of ERP systems (NetSuite a plus) and multi-layer BOMsProficient with MS Excel and SmartsheetDetail-oriented, with a focus on quality, accuracy, and precisionRequirements Minimum of three (3) years' experience in an electro-mechanical assembly production environmentMinimum of two (2) years' experience in planning/scheduling preferredBachelor's degree preferred but not required#J-18808-Ljbffr


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