Job Title: Production Planning Manager
Location: Milpitas, CA (On-site)
Experience Level:7-10 Years
Duration: 12 months
Job Description & Skill Requirement:
Lead the development and execution of production forecasts, master schedules, capacity plans, and inventory strategies to support customer requirements and operational goals.
Partner with operations, procurement, materials, and program management teams to proactively address material constraints, production disruptions, and demand fluctuations while maintaining schedule adherence.
Drive production planning, shop scheduling, dispatching, and production control processes to optimize throughput, inventory levels, and on-time delivery performance.
Develop and analyze operational reports, revenue forecasts, annual operating plans (AOP), and key performance metrics to support leadership decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead and develop planning teams while partnering with customers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure delivery commitments, successful product launches, and achievement of business objectives.
Experience:
Strong expertise in production planning, master scheduling, materials management, capacity planning, forecasting, and inventory control within a manufacturing environment.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience; Master's degree preferred.
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in production planning, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or a related field, including leadership or supervisory experience.
Demonstrated experience leading production planning teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, demand planning, inventory optimization, and production scheduling methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex operational data and translate insights into action plans.
Excellent communication, leadership, relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
APICS/CPIM, CSCP, CPM, or related supply chain certification is preferred.
Experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS, or other high-volume manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
Priority 1:
Electronics Manufacturing / EMS
High-volume Manufacturing
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Supply Chain / Manufacturing Operations
Priority 2:
Automotive Manufacturing
Medical Device Manufacturing
Aerospace Manufacturing
Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
Companies like Flex, Jabil, Sanmina, Foxconn, Celestica
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in any of these Related field:
Supply Chain Management
Operations Management
Engineering
Business