Specialist, Production Planner

Entegris; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Progressive paid time off

Generous 401(K) plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Entegris in San Luis Obispo, California, is seeking a Specialist, Production Planner to join its team. This role requires a high school education and a basic understanding of ERP/MRP systems. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

The Production Planner will manage work order materials, coordinate with procurement, and support production needs. Entegris offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $90,000, along with generous benefits and a culture focused on People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Production Planning/Scheduling methods and practices.
• Ability to follow established procedures on routine assignments.
• Experience working cross-functionally with internal partners.

Responsibilities

• Review material availability and release work orders.
• Coordinate replenishment activities with procurement.
• Support production with part shortages.
• Manage work order material and approve returns of unused components.
• Update open work orders with configuration changes.
• Confirm all open work orders and deliver to logistics.
• Work with higher-level planners to maintain inventory levels.
• Analyze work order variance and close work orders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Multitasking

MS Excel proficiency

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job Title:

Specialist, Production Planner

Job Description

The Role

Our Company is seeking a Production Planner to join our team. The Production Planner should have basic knowledge and understanding of Production Planning/Scheduling methods and practices. Can follow established procedures on routine assignments. Seeks input from supervisor or more experienced peers on issues beyond routine assignments. Assignments are routine or semi-routine and under the guidance of more experienced peers.

What You’ll Do

• Review material availability and release work orders ready for kitting
• Coordinate replenishment activities with procurement
• Support production with part shortages
• Manage work order material and approve returns of unused components
• Update open work orders with any configuration changes
• Confirm all open STO (stock to order) work orders in the system and deliver to logistics
• Work with Planners III or higher, Warehouse Manager and procurement, to update and maintain Kanban/safety stock inventory levels based upon supply/demand analyses
• Analyze work order variance and close work orders after system completion
• Escalate financial bearing discrepancies to Planner III or higher
• Follow all Entegris planning policies and procedures
• Any other duties as assigned.

What We Seek

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Basic understanding and knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Must have strong analytical skills and be detail oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Assertive, collaborative and results oriented
• Ability to multitask
• Work cross-functionally with multiple internal partners
• Experienced in using MS Excel and mining data

What We Offer

At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunities for our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organizationand be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge.
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting.
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs.
• Education assistance to support your learning journey.
• Value-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.