Cable Assembly Planner

Times Microwave Systems; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

HSA and FSA available

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off and 12 holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Times Microwave Systems in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Cable Assembly Planner to coordinate work flow and materials based on daily and weekly production schedules. The role supports customer delivery expectations by updating schedules and coordinating with internal teams.

The ideal candidate will review backlogs, prioritize work, and maintain accuracy using ERP systems and Excel within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP proficiency.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Establishes production schedules based on customer requests, capacity, and production input.
• Interacts with shop floor management to meet daily production requirements.
• Coordinates with Inventory/Stockroom to address component shortages.
• Prepares work instructions and travelers for production.
• Drives toward on-time delivery and revenue targets.
• Monitors open orders and backlog in detail.
• Adjusts scheduled ship dates in the ERP system in real time and informs Sales of changes.
• Assesses expedite requests and responds within 24 hours.
• Assists Sales with forecasting and safety stock analysis.
• Guides Purchasing on expediting and optimal order quantities.
• Performs data analysis to support material and finished goods demand.
• Maintains production schedules and related reports.
• Follows up with teams to expedite material flow to meet schedules.

Skills

Production planning

Communication skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Problem solving

Sense of urgency

Tools

ERP Systems

Excel

Job description

Location: Wallingford, CT Department: Production Posted: 9/21/2026 Location Name: Wallingford, CT
Wage: Depends on Experience Position Type: Full Time Shift: 1st Shift
FLSA: Salaried Exempt

Summary

The Cable Assembly Planner establishes priorities and coordinates the flow of work and materials based on daily and weekly production schedules. The Cable Assembly Planner updates and maintains scheduled shipments in support of customer delivery expectations. Qualified candidates will review open backlogs, MRP action reports, supplier deliveries, and coordinate with internal functions to ensure customer delivery requirements are met.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Establishes production schedules: considering factors of customer requests and demands, existing capacity and working with Production.
• Interacts with shop floor management on a regular basis to resolve issues and achieve daily production requirements.
• Works with Inventory/Stockroom to fill component shortages.
• Analyzes and prepares documents (work instructions, travelers, etc.) needed for production.
• Drives to achieve established targets for revenue and on time delivery.
• Monitors and drives all open orders; have detailed understanding of assigned backlog.
• Adjusts scheduled ship dates with the ERP system in real time as needed; advises Sales of relevant changes.
• Assesses feasibility of expedite requests; responds to Inside Sales within 24 hours of request.
• Assists Sales with forecasting and safety stock analysis.
• Gives direction to Purchasing for component expedites and appropriate order quantities to ensure material availability.
• Performs data analysis and make decisions to support raw material supply and finished goods demand.
• Maintains the production schedule and other reports as required.
• Follows-up as required with all teams to expedite flow of materials and documents to meet production schedule and customer expectation.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Previous Production Planning, especially in a manufacturing environment, strongly preferred
• Excellent computer skills, particularly Excel
• Proficiency using ERP Systems
• High sense of urgency and ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems
• Able to manage time and priorities

We are pleased to provide high-quality, competitive and comprehensive benefits for our employees. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage, HSA and FSA, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and the employee assistance program. Full-time and part-time employees are eligible for paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, and may participate in our 401(k) plan, which includes an automatic 3% company contribution, plus a 50% company match on the first 8% of employee contributions.

Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.