Production Planner / Master Scheduler III

Aleron; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Aleron is seeking a Production Planner / Master Scheduler III in Fremont, CA to support manufacturing operations and drive on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Order Fulfillment teams to manage production schedules, material allocation, and inventory accuracy while ensuring customer delivery commitments are met. This is a contract, hybrid on-site role with 3 days on-site and 2 remote days.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Production Control, Production Planning, Master Scheduling, Materials Planning, or Logistics
• 5+ years in manufacturing environments, preferably lean or pulse-line operations
• 3+ years using SAP or comparable MRP/ERP systems for production planning and inventory control
• 3+ years managing work orders, material reservations, or scheduling activities
• 3+ years analyzing inventory variances, work order discrepancies, or supply chain risks
• 2+ years collaborating with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, engineering, and order fulfillment
• 2+ years performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Bachelor's degree in Business, SCM, Operations, Logistics, Manufacturing, or related discipline

Responsibilities

• Manage production control activities supporting manufacturing schedules and logistics requirements
• Convert planned orders into work orders and material reservations while monitoring schedule adherence
• Analyze and reconcile work order variances and inventory discrepancies
• Monitor inventory locations and collaborate across teams to improve inventory accuracy and inventory turns
• Coordinate material allocation activities for constrained suppliers and critical shortages
• Identify material risks and communicate impacts to manufacturing and order fulfillment teams
• Support worldwide inventory assessments to mitigate manufacturing shortages
• Review and execute bill of material (BOM) change orders
• Participate in daily cross-functional planning meetings to maintain on-time product delivery
• Investigate production control issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions

Skills

Production planning

Master scheduling

Materials planning

Supply chain

Manufacturing operations

Logistics

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/SCM/Operations/Logistics/Manufacturing

Tools

SAP

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Production Planner / Master Scheduler III

Location: Fremont, CA

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Semiconductor

Compensation: $45.57/hour

Schedule: Flex (on-site 3 days / remote 2 days)

About the Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Production Planner / Master Scheduler to support manufacturing operations and drive on-time delivery performance within a fast-paced production environment. In this role, you'll work closely with Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Order Fulfillment teams to manage production schedules, material allocation, inventory accuracy, and work order execution while ensuring customer delivery commitments are achieved.

This position is ideal for a supply chain professional who thrives on problem-solving, inventory management, production planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Play a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations and customer delivery performance
• Collaborate with supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and engineering teams
• Hybrid work schedule with long-term project stability
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and influence production efficiency

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This role offers the opportunity to directly impact operational success by managing production schedules, inventory accuracy, and material availability. You'll serve as a key decision-maker in balancing supply, demand, and manufacturing priorities while helping improve overall production performance.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Manage production control activities supporting manufacturing schedules and logistics requirements
• Convert planned orders into work orders and material reservations while monitoring schedule adherence
• Analyze and reconcile work order variances and inventory discrepancies
• Monitor inventory locations and collaborate across teams to improve inventory accuracy and inventory turns
• Coordinate material allocation activities for constrained suppliers and critical shortages
• Identify material risks and communicate impacts to manufacturing and order fulfillment teams
• Support worldwide inventory assessments to mitigate manufacturing shortages
• Review and execute bill of material (BOM) change orders
• Participate in daily cross-functional planning meetings to maintain on-time product delivery
• Investigate production control issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in Production Control, Production Planning, Master Scheduling, Materials Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, or Logistics
• 5+ years of experience working within manufacturing environments, preferably lean manufacturing or pulse-line manufacturing operations
• 3+ years of experience using SAP or comparable MRP/ERP systems for production planning, inventory management, or materials control
• 3+ years of experience managing work orders, material reservations, inventory transactions, or production scheduling activities
• 3+ years of experience analyzing inventory variances, work order discrepancies, material shortages, or supply chain risks
• 2+ years of experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, engineering, and order fulfillment
• 2+ years of experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for operational issues
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Manufacturing, or a related discipline

What Sets You Apart

• Previous Production Control experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Semiconductor industry experience
• Prior experience supporting complex manufacturing operations
• Advanced SAP knowledge and reporting capabilities
• Experience with inventory optimization and material allocation strategies
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Previous experience with production scheduling in highly dynamic environments
• Prior experience supporting engineering change orders and BOM management
• Previous experience within Lam Research or similar semiconductor manufacturing environments

Additional Information

• Initial training period requires 5 days per week onsite
• Interview process:
  • Virtual Microsoft Teams interview or in-person interview option
• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check
• Overtime: May be required based on operational demands and production schedules
• Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.