Entry-Level Production Planner: Materials & Scheduling

Hitachi; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA, is seeking a Production Planner I to develop and maintain efficient production schedules.

You will coordinate materials, resources, and labor with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and logistics to meet production goals and deadlines. The role requires a bachelor’s or equivalent experience in supply chain/operations, strong ERP/MRP knowledge, and solid MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 1–3 years in manufacturing facility or materials management.
• Knowledge of ERP or MRP system for order management, inventory and production planning.
• Must maintain a safe work environment by adhering to safety procedures.
• Able to communicate effectively with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, QA, and Sales.
• Strong organization and time management; meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate raw materials to ensure everything is in place for production.
• Route materials and log transactions in the inventory system.
• Maintain manufacturing lead times, WIP, and safety stock.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Logistics.
• Generate production orders and track material movements using ERP/MRP.

Skills

ERP/MRP knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Business Analytics

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA, is seeking a Production Planner I to develop and maintain efficient production schedules.

You will coordinate materials, resources, and labor with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and logistics to meet production goals and deadlines. The role requires a bachelor’s or equivalent experience in supply chain/operations, strong ERP/MRP knowledge, and solid MS Office skills.