Production Planner

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Hampton (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Hampton, NH is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate scheduling and workflow for our production plant. The role interfaces with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to align shipping and production priorities.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in materials management or related field, 2–5 years of experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel; knowledge of Microsoft AX is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in materials management or related field.
• 2–5 years of related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft AX is a plus.
• Excellent written, verbal, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule workflow for assigned production plant and operation according to routing sequences and lead time.
• Interfaces with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to coordinate the shipping schedule.
• Coordinate with production employees and MFG Engineer for shop floor activities, select alternative methods / process to meet overall schedules, and improve efficiency in Manufacturing.
• Schedules, expedites, and coordinates the delivery and movement of critical material, including material transfers and material deviation releases.
• Release plating and secondary orders as needed.
• Working with MRP and thruput module to produce accurate schedule for assigned product lines.
• Releases production orders commensurate with inventory goals, cost objectives, and production capacity.
• Ensures all parties are fully cognizant of production status, and that work planning and execution objectives are integrated and communicated.
• Familiarity with the workings of MRP and capacity planning a plus.
• Assist operation manager for labor reporting and other shop floor related duties.
• Improve transportation program by optimizing freight cost, expedite cost, and delivery to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in materials management or related field

Tools

Microsoft AX

Excel

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Position: Production Planner

Location: Hampton, NH

Amphenol Ardent Concepts is a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance multicoax and coaxial assemblies, connectors, and sockets used in the development of next generation semiconductors and electronics systems. Our core technology is the smallest, fastest, most electrically efficient compression mount connector technology worldwide. As data rate requirements increase and devices and systems shrink, Ardent’s products deliver superior signal integrity in a dense footprint that can be reusable across programs to maximize cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Planning and scheduling workflow for assigned production plant and operation according to routing sequences and lead time.
• Interfaces with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to coordinate the shipping schedule.
• Coordinate with production employees and MFG Engineer for shop floor activities, select alternative methods / process to meet overall schedules, and improve efficiency in Manufacturing.
• Schedules, expedites, and coordinates the delivery and movement of critical material, including material transfers and material deviation releases.
• Release plating and secondary orders as needed.
• Working with MRP and thruput module to produce accurate schedule for assigned product lines.
• Releases production orders commensurate with inventory goals, cost objectives, and production capacity.
• Ensures all parties are fully cognizant of production status, and that work planning and execution objectives are integrated and communicated.
• Familiarity with the workings of MRP and capacity planning a plus.
• Assist operation manager for labor reporting and other shop floor related duties.
• Improve transportation program by optimizing freight cost, expedite cost, and delivery to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in materials management or related field
• Two (2) to five (5) years related experience
• Microsoft AX experience is a plus
• Must be fully proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel
• Excellent written, verbal, and negotiation skills

This position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US Person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain required authorization(s) from the U.S. Government

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin

For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/