Planning Manager: Demand & Capacity Leader

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA/FSA

401K match

Paid Time Off

Gym reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Career advancement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Emerald Technologies in California is seeking a Planning Manager to lead the Production Planning team, overseeing demand planning, scheduling, and supply analysis to meet customer needs.

You will partner with Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer teams to forecast, plan, and optimize performance. This is a hands-on, growth-focused role in a fast-paced EMS environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Production Planning experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Contract manufacturing experience required.
• Strong demand planning, scheduling, and capacity analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Planning team by managing and developing a team of Production Planners through coaching, direction, and support.
• Oversee production planning by managing demand intake and supporting the creation of end-item supply plans within the MRP system.
• Balance demand and capacity by analyzing customer demand requirements against supply commitments and manufacturing capabilities.
• Drive forecasting and planning performance to ensure customer commitments are achieved and planning objectives are met.
• Conduct what-if analysis to evaluate demand changes, capacity constraints, and supply scenarios before finalizing customer commitments.
• Provide cross-functional leadership by partnering with Program Management, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve planning challenges.
• Support decision-making through data analysis, sound judgment, and recommendations that improve planning effectiveness and operational performance.

Skills

Production Planning

Leadership

Demand planning

Production scheduling

Data analysis

Tools

Oracle ERP

APS planning tools

Excel

Job description

Emerald Technologies in California is seeking a Planning Manager to lead the Production Planning team, overseeing demand planning, scheduling, and supply analysis to meet customer needs.

You will partner with Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer teams to forecast, plan, and optimize performance. This is a hands-on, growth-focused role in a fast-paced EMS environment.