Materials & Production Planner — Impactful Scheduling

Microwave Power Products (MPP); Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Commuter benefits

EV charging

Paid time off

Job summary

Microwave Power Products (MPP) in Palo Alto, CA, is hiring a Planner - Materials and Production to plan production and purchase parts to meet schedules, maintain material availability, and support efficient manufacturing flow.

The role requires 5–8 years of materials/production experience, proficiency with Excel/Word, and the ability to follow written and verbal English instructions. APICS certification is preferred; overtime may be required to meet production priorities.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent. Must be PC literate with Microsoft applications (Excel/Word) and be able to generate documentation.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in related materials/production activity, APICS preferred.
• Ability to follow written/verbal instructions in English.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce across all levels of the organization.
• Must have initiative and work well in a fast‑paced environment.
• Some overtime may be required to meet production priorities.

Responsibilities

• MRP planning & scheduling. Analyze MRP output to ensure material availability to meet planned issue week. Generate work order releases and prepare picklist and documentation router packets to stockrooms for kit picking.
• Initiates manufacturing orders or purchase requisitions as assigned with emphasis on planned medium to low dollar value items based on the master production schedule and inventory requirements.
• Initiates the rescheduling actions necessary to meet the master production plan.
• Works with Production supervisors and Master Schedulers to ensure execution and conformance to production schedules.
• Assists in establishing planning factors such as items planning lead‑times and order policies.
• Resolves problems associated with discrepant material, rework, scrap, over shipment and shortages.
• Supports with special projects as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel/Word

English proficiency

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

APICS certification (preferred)

Tools

APICS

Job description

Microwave Power Products (MPP) in Palo Alto, CA, is hiring a Planner - Materials and Production to plan production and purchase parts to meet schedules, maintain material availability, and support efficient manufacturing flow.

The role requires 5–8 years of materials/production experience, proficiency with Excel/Word, and the ability to follow written and verbal English instructions. APICS certification is preferred; overtime may be required to meet production priorities.