Senior Production Planner & NPI Lead

Mc Test Service Inc

Fremont (CA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 77,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match
PTO and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Medical HRA plan
Disability insurance (STD/LTD)

Job summary

SMTC Corporation is seeking a Senior Program Planner in Fremont, CA. You will lead production planning for complex customer programs, ensuring material availability, capacity, and on-time delivery while balancing demand and manufacturing constraints.

You will work with Master Scheduling, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality to optimize readiness, address shortages, and support NPI and product transfers. Five+ years in EMS or manufacturing planning are preferred.

Qualifications

  • Education and certifications aligned with senior planning roles.
  • Minimum five years of production planning or supply chain planning experience.
  • EMS experience with complex programs and NPI is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead production planning for assigned customer programs to meet commitments.
  • Analyze MRP recommendations, demand, capacity, and inventory to optimize readiness.
  • Identify planning risks and develop recovery plans to avoid delays.
  • Coordinate planning for NPI, engineering changes, and product transfers.
  • Collaborate across functions to resolve shortages and scheduling conflicts.
  • Mentor junior planners and drive ERP/MRP improvements.

Skills

Production planning
Cross-functional collaboration
Advanced Excel
ERP/MRP proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
CPIM Certification
CSCP Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

ERP/MRP systems
Microsoft Excel
Planning software
Microsoft Office

Job description

SMTC Corporation is seeking a Senior Program Planner in Fremont, CA. You will lead production planning for complex customer programs, ensuring material availability, capacity, and on-time delivery while balancing demand and manufacturing constraints.

You will work with Master Scheduling, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality to optimize readiness, address shortages, and support NPI and product transfers. Five+ years in EMS or manufacturing planning are preferred.

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