Production Planner — Semiconductors & 24/7 Ops

Phononic Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Phononic Inc. in Durham, NC seeks a production planning specialist to manage daily and weekly plans for a vertically integrated semiconductor operation producing Thermoelectric Modules and Heat Pumps.

The role requires strong Excel skills, production planning experience, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment while coordinating with supply chain, engineering, and operations to meet customer delivery dates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, MIS or related field, or 5+ years of planning/inventory experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; strong analytical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Create daily and weekly production plans in Excel for a vertically integrated factory producing Thermoelectric Modules and Heat Pumps.
• Communicate plan updates clearly to ensure alignment with customers and suppliers.
• Lead daily production meetings and report schedule attainment and KPIs such as on-time delivery.
• Coordinate inventory accuracy across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods with inventory teams.
• Support continuous improvement of planning tools, reporting, and processes.
• Plan support for 24/7 US and Thailand factories.
• Work in a cleanroom environment as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years planning/inventory experience

Tools

SQL

Access

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Phononic Inc. in Durham, NC seeks a production planning specialist to manage daily and weekly plans for a vertically integrated semiconductor operation producing Thermoelectric Modules and Heat Pumps.

The role requires strong Excel skills, production planning experience, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment while coordinating with supply chain, engineering, and operations to meet customer delivery dates.