Production Planner - Electronics Manufacturing Services

Silicon Forest Electronics, a subsidiary of Impact Electronic Solutions; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact ES Vancouver is seeking a Production Planner to develop, coordinate, and maintain production schedules for on‑time deliveries across the manufacturing process. This role collaborates with Sales, Operations, Purchasing and Plant leadership to align demand, inventory and capacity forecasts.

The ideal candidate has CPIM certification or 4+ years in electronics manufacturing planning, strong ERP/MRP experience (Epicor), and proven analysis, communication, and multitasking skills to drive

Qualifications

• CPIM Certification or minimum of four years of planning and scheduling experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and master scheduling.
• Strong communication and multitasking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and maintain production schedules for on-time deliveries and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Purchasing and Plant leadership to align demand with capacity.
• Optimize schedules using ERP/MRP tools and analytics; monitor costs and capacity.
• Serve as main contact for commitment dates and communicate issues proactively.
• Maintain planning parameters in ERP/MRP and drive process improvements.
• Lead daily review meetings with operations to optimize run quantities and reduce changeovers.

Skills

CPIM Certification

Epicor ERP

MS Office

Communication

Forecasting

Data analysis

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining production schedules to ensure on‑time delivery while maximizing efficiency across the manufacturing process. This role works closely with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, and Plant leadership to align production with customer demand, inventory levels, and capacity forecasts. The Production Planner leverages ERP/MRP systems, advanced planning tools, and analytics to optimize schedules, monitor costs, and identify and resolve scheduling issues. Additionally, the role drives process improvement initiatives, maintains accurate planning parameters, and serves as the primary point of contact for commitment dates.

Principal Accountabilities

• Schedule all areas to ensure on‑time deliveries for customers at the highest rate of production efficiency possible.
• Provides clear definition of production demand to Plant leadership for manning purposes.
• Participates in the development of detailed, achievable production schedules, measures, and reports performance to schedule.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates production through affected areas such as inventory control, manufacturing, and project management.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations and Purchasing to meet customer demand. Support sales goals, inventory control, and capacity forecasting.
• Coordinate the acquisition of materials and components as required to support the production floor to ensure a clean build.
• Serve as the main point of contact for commitment dates.
• Communicate proactively with affected internal customers as issues occur.
• Identifying root causes of scheduling problems and correcting them.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Developing and implementing process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters in ERP/MRP system.
• Leverage advanced planning tools and analytics to optimize schedules.
• Monitors cost, schedule and scope of subcontracts both internal and external processes.
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• Meet daily with the operations managers and manufacturing team to assess production schedules, optimize run quantities, and minimize changeovers to help achieve 100% on time delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• CPIM Certification or Minimum of four (4) years of experience in planning and scheduling preferably in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience using an Epicor ERP system or four (4) years using integrated (MRP/ERP) system.
• Understanding of master scheduling and forecasting processes.
• Possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written, to support effective correspondence with internal as well as external customers.
• Ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple tasks to completion.
• Ability to interact with various internal departments.
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and implement effective solution s.
• Proficiency using MS Office software i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook.

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship*

Position Title

Production Planner

Department

Supply Chain Management

Reports to

Supply Chain Manager

Wage Range

$36.00-$39.00

Workplace Type

On-site

As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, Impact ES Vancouver conducts background checks on all final candidates. These checks may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, depending on the position.All background checks will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).A candidate's background will not be used as the sole basis for disqualification unless it is determined to be directly related to the responsibilities of the position.