Strategic Planner/Scheduler – MRP & WIP Optimizer

Seek Thermal, Inc; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Seek Thermal, Inc. in Goleta, CA, is seeking a Planner/Scheduler to develop and coordinate internal and subcontract build schedules to meet production deadlines.

The role works with the Master Scheduler and Inventory Control Manager in a manufacturing environment, partnering with Materials, Production, Engineering, Project Management, Sales, and Quality. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in electro-mechanical assembly planning, strong MRP and ERP skills (NetSuite a plus), and proficiency in MS

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in an electro-mechanical assembly production environment.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in planning/scheduling preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and prioritize internal and subcontract build schedules based on need date and capacity.
• Schedule subcontract processes (wafer processing, routing, wire bonding) to support build plans.
• Identify capacity limitations and communicate them to management to ensure plans remain achievable.
• Manage daily transactions in the MRP system to maintain system integrity and alignment.
• Coordinate and expedite the flow of parts, sub-assemblies, and materials to work areas to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
• Manage defective material by scheduling second runs or dispositions.

Skills

MRP principles

Manufacturing workflow

Capacity planning

ERP systems

NetSuite ERP

MS Excel

Smartsheet

Data analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

NetSuite ERP

MS Excel

Smartsheet

Job description

Seek Thermal, Inc. in Goleta, CA, is seeking a Planner/Scheduler to develop and coordinate internal and subcontract build schedules to meet production deadlines.

The role works with the Master Scheduler and Inventory Control Manager in a manufacturing environment, partnering with Materials, Production, Engineering, Project Management, Sales, and Quality. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in electro-mechanical assembly planning, strong MRP and ERP skills (NetSuite a plus), and proficiency in MS