Electronics Materials Planner - Inventory & Scheduling

Rocket-Ems; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket EMS in Carson City, NV seeks a detail-driven Planner to oversee production material planning, inventory management, and purchasing coordination for PCBA manufacturing operations.

The role ensures materials and assemblies are available to meet customer delivery schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels and cost efficiency. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in planning and a strong BOM/MRP background.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in production planning, materials coordination, or supply chain.
• Experience in PCBA or electronics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of BOM structures and MRP/ERP systems.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans and material requirements to support manufacturing schedules and on-time delivery goals.
• Review and release work orders based on demand, customer forecasts, and internal capacity.
• Analyze and monitor BOMs to ensure accurate component availability prior to build.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through coordination with stockroom and warehouse teams; investigate and resolve variances.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to manage component lead times, shortages, and supplier constraints.
• Identify and mitigate potential material shortages; proactively communicate with internal teams and customers.
• Work closely with Program Management, Production, and Engineering to align material readiness with build schedules.
• Monitor ECO (Engineering Change Orders) and ensure timely implementation in planning and purchasing systems.
• Generate and maintain planning metrics, including on-time delivery, inventory turns, and material availability.
• Support MRP/ERP data integrity by ensuring accurate item master, lead times, and safety stock parameters.
• Assist in developing and improving planning and purchasing workflows to streamline operations across Rocket’s facilities.

Skills

Production planning

Materials coordination

MRP/ERP systems

Excel & data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Project management

Education

APICS/CPIM certification

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

Rocket EMS in Carson City, NV seeks a detail-driven Planner to oversee production material planning, inventory management, and purchasing coordination for PCBA manufacturing operations.

The role ensures materials and assemblies are available to meet customer delivery schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels and cost efficiency. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in planning and a strong BOM/MRP background.