Cable Assembly Planner

Times Microwave Systems; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

HSA and FSA

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

12 paid holidays per year

401(k) with 3% company contribution +

50% company match on the first 8%

Job summary

Times Microwave Systems in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Cable Assembly Planner to establish priorities and coordinate the flow of work and materials based on daily/weekly production schedules. You will update shipments and collaborate with internal functions to meet customer delivery requirements.

The role requires production planning experience, strong Excel/ERP skills, and the ability to manage backlogs and expedite when needed.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

Skills

Production planning

Excel skills

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Multitasking

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Wallingford, CT Department: Production Posted: 11/13/2026 Location Name: Wallingford, CT

Wage Max: 120,000.00 Annual Wage Min: 65,000.00 Annual 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.