Materials Planner

Brooks Automation US LLC; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Brooks Automation in Fremont, CA is seeking a Materials Planner to support forecast production with proactive scheduling and BOM/inventory management. You will coordinate with Program Management, vendors, and production teams to ensure timely material availability and smooth transitions.

The role emphasizes data-driven planning, identifying shortages early, and driving corrective actions while contributing to a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 2–5+ years of experience in material planning, supply chain operations, product launch support.
• BOM management experience, inventory and demand planning knowledge.
• Ability to identify material shortages and mitigate risks before builds.
• Experience supporting engineering builds and production transitions.

Responsibilities

• Drive materials to support the forecast production schedule.
• Manage slot plan to schedule builds and communicate delivery dates.
• Work with Program Management to prioritize builds to support multiple locations.
• Identify critical material gaps in advance and highlight to Supply Chain to support closing the gaps.
• Generate work orders to have materials kitted for the Production Technicians to build to the slot plan.
• Perform Order Entry and Planning for Vendor Sales.
• Receive Vendor Sales POs and enter them into Oracle Cloud.
• Schedule delivery dates for Vendor Sales and coordinate with suppliers to meet their need dates.

Skills

Forecast production support

BOM management

Inventory planning

Risk identification

Cross-functional leadership

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, business, or related

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing (www.brooks.com). Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation? Join us at Brooks Automation and be a part of a dynamic organization that is shaping the future of technology.

Materials Planner Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Drive materials to support the forecast production schedule.
• Manage slot plan to schedule builds and communicated delivery dates.
• Work with Program Management to prioritize builds to support multiple locations.
• Identify critical material gaps in advance and highlighting to Supply Chain to support closing the gaps.
• Generate work orders to have materials kitted for the Production Technicians to build to the slot plan.
• Perform Order Entry and Planning for Vendor Sales.
• Responsible for receiving Vendor Sales POs and entering them into Oracle Cloud.
• Schedule delivery dates for Vendor Sales and coordinate with suppliers to meet their need dates.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 2-5+ years of experience in material planning, supply chain operations, product launch support.
• BOM management experience, inventory and demand planning knowledge.
• Ability to identify material shortages and mitigate risks before builds.
• Experience supporting engineering builds and production transitions.
• Ability to lead meetings and drive action items to closure.
• Perform root cause analysis for material shortages and schedule slips.
• Use data to make planning decisions and recommend corrective actions.

Compensation Base Salary Range: $54,757.34 USD to $74,083.46 USD Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance 401(k) Plan Exempt employees are provided company paid holidays and Flexible Vacation to enjoy personal time off and incidental sickness.

Have a question about our benefits and compensation package? Your recruiter can share more with you during the hiring process.

Work Location & Flexibility

At Brooks, we aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process. Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Diversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. At Brooks Automation, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings, believing they are essential to our collective success. Join us in building a workplace where every team member is valued and can thrive.

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Since our founding in 1978, Brooks Automation has been a leading automation provider and trusted partner to the global manufacturing industry. Our customers choose the Brooks Automation platform because we consistently deliver best-in-class reliability and cost of ownership, with a solution that is optimized for value within their application. We deliver value through our understanding of the application challenge, providing solutions at scale that create an automated advantage for our customers. We are committed to innovation by continuously developing new product offerings and partnering with our customers to integrate solutions for their manufacturing process tools. This benefits our customers with improved throughput and yield and a lower cost of ownership.