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R26-0014 - Senior Demand Planner

Usi

Milpitas, California

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
APICS (Association for Operations Management), Analysis Skills, Capacity Management, Capacity Utilization, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Manufacturing, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electronics Manufacturing, Leadership, Mandarin Chinese Language, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Master Production Schedule, Mentoring, Metrics, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Product/Service Launch, Production Planning, Production Systems, Productivity Model, Prototyping, Purchasing/Procurement, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Schedule Development, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Surface Mount Technology, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Vehicle Driving, Vietnamese Language
LOCATION
Milpitas, California
POSTED
5 days ago
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded Senior Production Planner to lead the coordination and management of manufacturing schedules in a fast-paced SMT environment. The ideal candidate brings deep planning expertise and a proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment between production output and customer demand. This role requires a high level of autonomy and ownership, with an emphasis on process improvement, mentorship, and ensuring efficiency, material availability, and on-time delivery across complex, high-mix production environments. This position is 100% onsite.

About the job

Location: Milpitas, CA [Onsite]

Employment type: Full-time, Exempt

Department: Planning

Report To: Planning Manager


Responsibilities:
  • Own and drive the development and execution of master production schedules, balancing customer demand, material availability, and capacity constraints across multiple product lines.
  • Proactively identify and resolve schedule risks, leading cross-functional discussions to address delays, shortages, and shifting customer priorities.
  • Serve as a key liaison between Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Customer Service to resolve complex scheduling conflicts and uphold delivery commitments.
  • Lead the timely release of work orders and oversee coordination across SMT assembly, testing, and final packaging operations, ensuring smooth material and information flow.
  • Maintain data integrity within the ERP system and drive continuous improvement in how planning data (work orders, lead times, production statuses) is managed and utilized.
  • Own and report on key planning metrics (OTD, capacity utilization, backlog), providing trend analysis and actionable recommendations to planning leadership.
  • Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) planning efforts, driving early build coordination and ensuring full alignment between Engineering, Procurement, and Production from pre-production through ramp.
  • Manage Quick-Turn planning for expedited customer orders, developing repeatable processes to handle accelerated lead times without disrupting the master schedule.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior and associate planners, supporting their development and helping to build overall team capability.
  • Partner with Planning Management on capacity planning, resource allocation, and long-range scheduling strategies.

Requirements:
Education/Qualification
  • Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field.
Experience (Years & Fields)
  • 5+ years of production planning experience in SMT or electronics manufacturing, with a demonstrated track record of managing complex, high-mix, low-volume environments.
Skills/Competencies
Soft Skills:
  • Decision making
  • Strong communication
  • Teamwork skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Multi-tasking skill
  • Detail Oriented
  • Team leading (preferred)
  • Data analytic skill
  • Organization skill
Technical Skills:
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, material flow, and supply chain dynamics in a contract or high-mix manufacturing setting.
  • Advanced proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
  • Advanced analytical and organizational skills, including experience with capacity modeling, constraint management, and schedule optimization.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in NPI planning, including managing prototype builds and coordinating cross-functional readiness reviews (preferred)
  • Extensive experience in quick-turn or contract manufacturing models with a strong customer service orientation (preferred).
  • APICS CPIM or CSCP certification (preferred).
  • Experience developing or improving planning processes, tools, or workflows within an operations or manufacturing environment.
  • Bilingual - Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin (preferred)
Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K

The expected pay rate for this position is $108,000.00 - $115,000.00 depending on specific skills and work experience.

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USI is a team of more than 3,300 dedicated, experienced and innovative professionals in nearly 100 offices across the United States.

We are only as good as our people, and that is why we are highly selective in choosing new members for our team.

USI looks for individuals who:

  • Have a passion to deliver exceptional client service
  • Are self-motivated with a continuous desire to learn
  • Are problem solvers who insist on finding ways to get it done – right
  • Are team oriented and seek to collaborate with a diverse set of colleagues
  • Are accomplished and seek excellence in themselves and to be a part of something exceptional

USI has many exciting and highly rewarding Career Opportunities. Apply Online Today!

USI Insurance Services is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Insurance
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://ww2.usi.biz/Careers.aspx

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