Senior Planning Manager, Production & Scheduling

Emerald Technologies; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

HSA/FSA

401K with match

PTO

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Inclusive environment

Training & development

Community service

Referral program

Job summary

Emerald Technologies in Brea, CA is seeking a Planning Manager to lead production planning, demand forecasting, and supply analysis to meet customer requirements. You will partner with Program Management, Operations, and Sales to drive forecasting and planning performance in a high-reliability EMS environment.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, team leadership, and collaboration across functions to balance demand with capacity and create end-item supply plans within the MRP system.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Production Planning experience, preferably within electronics manufacturing or PCBA environments.
• Contract manufacturing experience required.
• Leadership experience managing planners or similar teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong demand planning and production scheduling skills, including supply and capacity analysis.
• Experience performing what-if analysis and evaluating demand, supply, and scheduling scenarios.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers, Program Managers, Sales, and Operations teams.
• Advanced system proficiency, including Microsoft Excel; Oracle ERP and APS planning tools experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Planning team by managing and developing a team of Production Planners through coaching, direction, and support.
• Oversee production planning by managing demand intake and supporting the creation of end-item supply plans within the MRP system.
• Balance demand and capacity by analyzing customer demand requirements against supply commitments and manufacturing capabilities.
• Drive forecasting and planning performance to ensure customer commitments are achieved and planning objectives are met.
• Conduct what-if analysis to evaluate demand changes, capacity constraints, and supply scenarios before finalizing customer commitments.
• Provide cross-functional leadership by partnering with Program Management, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve planning challenges.
• Support decision-making through data analysis, sound judgment, and recommendations that improve planning effectiveness and operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Demand planning

Production scheduling

What-if analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

MRP system

Oracle ERP

APS planning tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Emerald Technologies in Brea, CA is seeking a Planning Manager to lead production planning, demand forecasting, and supply analysis to meet customer requirements. You will partner with Program Management, Operations, and Sales to drive forecasting and planning performance in a high-reliability EMS environment.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, team leadership, and collaboration across functions to balance demand with capacity and create end-item supply plans within the MRP system.