PCBA Materials Planner — Production & Inventory Lead

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

Job summary

Rocket EMS is seeking a detail-driven Planner to oversee production material planning, materials coordination, and purchasing coordination for PCBA manufacturing. This role ensures materials and assemblies are available to meet delivery schedules while maintaining optimal inventory and cost efficiency.

The position requires 3+ years in production planning or related, with strong BOM, MRP/ERP, and Excel/data analysis skills; familiarity with NetSuite or SAP is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production planning, materials coordination, or supply chain within a PCBA or electronics manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of BOM structures, component lifecycles, and MRP/ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or similar preferred).
• Working knowledge of SMT, through-hole, and box-build processes in electronics manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis for managing demand, inventory, and supply metrics.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.

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 (Bills of Materials) 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

Supply chain

MRP/ERP systems

BOM analysis

Excel and data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Project management

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

Rocket EMS is seeking a detail-driven Planner to oversee production material planning, materials coordination, and purchasing coordination for PCBA manufacturing. This role ensures materials and assemblies are available to meet delivery schedules while maintaining optimal inventory and cost efficiency.

The position requires 3+ years in production planning or related, with strong BOM, MRP/ERP, and Excel/data analysis skills; familiarity with NetSuite or SAP is preferred.