Planner/Scheduler

Seek Thermal; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Seek Thermal is seeking a Planner/Scheduler to develop and coordinate internal and subcontract build schedules within a manufacturing environment. The role reports to the Master Scheduler and Inventory Control Manager and collaborates with the Director of Wafer Management to align subcontract execution with the overall build plan.

This position supports Materials, Production, Engineering, Project Management, Sales, and Quality, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal utilization of resources

Qualifications

• 3+ years in electro-mechanical assembly production.
• 2+ years planning/scheduling preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and prioritize internal and subcontract build schedules based on need date and capacity, addressing obstacles that could impact on-time delivery.
• Schedule subcontract processes (wafer processing, routing, wire bonding) to support build plans.
• Identify capacity limitations and communicate them to management to ensure plans remain achievable.
• Manage daily transactions in the MRP system to maintain system integrity and alignment.
• Communicate with subcontractors on schedules, priorities, and serial number tracking.
• Manage the flow of inventory and WIP between Seek and outside processing vendors, including daily tracking across multiple external suppliers.
• Identify potential WIP bottlenecks and develop recovery plans.
• Coordinate and expedite the flow of parts, sub-assemblies, and materials to work areas to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
• Manage defective material by scheduling second runs or following up on dispositions.
• Communicate supply chain shortages and their urgency to Purchasing and Manufacturing.
• Analyze inventory variances and follow up on corrective actions to avoid stock-outs or excess materials.
• Manage consumable inventory, including ongoing review of re-order points.
• Support shipping and receiving to ensure inventory is properly transacted.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement activities
• Maintain and update manufacturing reporting tools

Skills

MRP knowledge

Scheduling

Cross-functional coordination

Data analysis

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NetSuite

MS Excel

Smartsheet

Job description

Company Description

Join Seek Thermal – See the Unseen. Shape What’s Next.

At Seek Thermal, we’re changing the way the world sees heat. Our innovative thermal imaging technology brings visibility to the unseen, empowering professionals and consumers to measure, detect, and visualize heat — transforming how people work, protect, and explore.

Company Description

Join Seek Thermal – See the Unseen. Shape What’s Next.

At Seek Thermal, we’re changing the way the world sees heat. Our innovative thermal imaging technology brings visibility to the unseen, empowering professionals and consumers to measure, detect, and visualize heat — transforming how people work, protect, and explore.

Summary

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Master Scheduler and Inventory Control Manager, the Planner/Scheduler develops and coordinates internal and subcontract build schedules to ensure production and development deadlines are met. This role is integral to the Planning and Supply Chain team, supporting a range of planning and scheduling activities, and works closely with the Director of Wafer Management to ensure subcontract execution aligns with the overall build plan. The position operates in a manufacturing environment, supporting Materials, Production, Engineering, Project Management, Sales, and Quality.

Responsibilities

Scheduling & Build Planning

• Develop, monitor, and prioritize internal and subcontract build schedules based on need date and capacity, addressing obstacles that could impact on-time delivery
• Schedule subcontract processes (wafer processing, routing, wire bonding) to support build plans
• Identify capacity limitations and communicate them to management to ensure plans remain achievable
• Manage daily transactions in the MRP system to maintain system integrity and alignment

Subcontractor & WIP Management

• Communicate with subcontractors on schedules, priorities, and serial number tracking
• Manage the flow of inventory and WIP between Seek and outside processing vendors, including daily tracking across multiple external suppliers
• Identify potential WIP bottlenecks and develop recovery plans
• Coordinate and expedite the flow of parts, sub-assemblies, and materials to work areas to meet production schedules and customer commitments
• Manage defective material by scheduling second runs or following up on dispositions

Materials & Inventory

• Communicate supply chain shortages and their urgency to Purchasing and Manufacturing
• Analyze inventory variances and follow up on corrective actions to avoid stock-outs or excess materials
• Manage consumable inventory, including ongoing review of re-order points
• Support shipping and receiving to ensure inventory is properly transacted

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Identify and execute continuous improvement activities
• Maintain and update manufacturing reporting tools

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Solid fundamental understanding of MRP principles, manufacturing workflow, capacity planning, and supply chain
• Complete understanding of assigned products, with emphasis on scheduling constraints
• Knowledgeable of production requirements relating to processes, machines, and people
• Ability to make decisions and evaluate constraints within the production plan
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Able to interface tactfully and proactively across departments — especially Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, and Engineering — and with multiple external suppliers
• Able to communicate and present analyses, insights, and recommendations clearly, tailoring the message to different audiences
• Understanding of ERP systems (NetSuite a plus) and multi-layer BOMs
• Proficient with MS Excel and Smartsheet
• Detail-oriented, with a focus on quality, accuracy, and precision

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in an electro-mechanical assembly production environment
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in planning/scheduling preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Additional Information

Why Join Seek Thermal?

You’ll join a high-performing, collaborative accounting team where you’ll have the opportunity to build a broad accounting skill set while learning from experienced team members.

Our team values accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, and working together to get things done well. We encourage people to ask questions, bring forward ideas, and understand the why behind their work.

As Seek Thermal grows, we want this role to grow with it. Our goal is to provide the mentorship, experience, and increasing responsibility needed to develop into a well-rounded accounting professional.