Production Planner

Korry Electronics Co.; Washington; On-site; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

12 paid holidays

Paid time off + vacation

Job summary

Korry Electronics in Everett, WA is seeking a Production Planner to optimize material flow and keep manufacturing schedules on track. You will plan demand through manufacturing, synchronize materials with assembly, and manage line side inventory and Kanban.

Strong Excel and scheduling skills are essential to minimize costs and meet customer commitments. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and familiarity with master scheduling and demand management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor material flow from demand through manufacturing.
• Synchronize material availability with final assembly build schedules.
• Define line side inventory, internal Kanban sizes, and safety stock levels.
• Create job orders and ensure on-time completion and delivery to shipping.

Skills

MRP scheduling

Line side inventory

Kanban management

Bills of materials

Engineering change orders

Excel proficiency

Demand management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

MS Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Join a team where your planning expertise directly drives on‑time delivery and customer satisfaction. As a Production Planner, you’ll play a critical role in optimizing material flow, supporting efficient manufacturing operations, and ensuring our schedules stay on track.

This role is based in Everett.

What You Will Do

The Production Planner is responsible to plan and monitor the flow of material from receipt of demand through the manufacturing process. They are responsible for synchronizing material availability with final assembly build schedules for their assigned work centers. They will maintain and adjust line side inventory sizes, internal Kanban sizes, and safety stock sizes to meet customer schedules. They are responsible to create job orders, ensure jobs are completed on time, and job orders are delivered to shipping to meet the customer’s schedule in accordance with the backlog.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collects shortage information and expedite materials to jobs as required
• Defines and proactively adjusts inventory levels (line side inventory, internal Kanban, safety stock, finished goods)
• Recommends and implements ideas to improve product velocity, right-size inventory levels, and reduced overall costs
• Manages complex bills of materials
• Manages and executes complex engineering change orders
• Manages obsolescence and stock depletionCreates and regularly updates lines of balance li>
• Reschedules job orders to meet customer schedules li>
• Inputs job order status and delivery information for Customer Service
• Leads meetings with regards materials needs

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience preferred.

Skills and abilities

• Demonstrated experience in the practical application of MRP, scheduling, order policies and modifiers, capacity planning, product structures, shop floor control, and product families
• Proficient with Excel
• Ability to trouble shoot and resolve material’s issues
• Excellent oral and good written communication skills.
• Must be a team player and have sound judgment and analytical abilities.
• Must have strong attention to detail, and ability to prioritize activities.
• Knowledgeable in master scheduling and demand management
• APICS or equivalent training preferred.
• Must be proficient with MS Suite
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervisory inputs
• Day Shift Work Schedule 6.00 AM – 2:30 PM

Eligibility Requirements:

**Must be authorized to work in the U.S.**

**Must be able to work in an ITAR-controlled facility, or eligible to obtain required export authorization**

Pay Range:

The typical hiring range for this role is:

• Level II: $31.73 - $48.08
• Level III: $34.62 - $51.92

Final offers are based on job-related qualifications and pay equity.

Korry Electronics Competitive Benefits Package:

• 401(k) matching
• 12 paid holidays
• Minimum of three weeks paid time off plus one week paid sick time to start
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Parental leave
• Short term and long term disability
• Life insurance
• Long-term care plan options
• Prescription safety shoe & glasses benefit
• Vanpool subsidy
• Recognition awards
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Korry Electronics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, marital status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, genetic information, or military and veteran status.