Cable Assembly Planner

Location: Wallingford, CT Department: Production Posted: 7/31/2026 Location Name: Wallingford, CT Wage: Depends on Experience Position Type: Full Time Shift: 1st Shift FLSA: Salaried Exempt Summary The Cable Assembly Planner establishes priorities and coordinates the flow of work and materials based on daily and weekly production schedules. The Cable Assembly Planner updates and maintains scheduled shipments in support of customer delivery expectations. Qualified candidates will review open backlogs, MRP action reports, supplier deliveries, and coordinate with internal functions to ensure customer delivery requirements are met. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Establishes production schedules: considering factors of customer requests and demands, existing capacity and working with Production.Interacts with shop floor management on a regular basis to resolve issues and achieve daily production requirements.Works with Inventory/Stockroom to fill component shortages.Analyzes and prepares documents (work instructions, travelers, etc.) needed for production.Drives to achieve established targets for revenue and on time delivery.Monitors and drives all open orders; have detailed understanding of assigned backlog.Adjusts scheduled ship dates with the ERP system in real time as needed; advises Sales of relevant changes.Assesses feasibility of expedite requests; responds to Inside Sales within 24 hours of request.Assists Sales with forecasting and safety stock analysis.Gives direction to Purchasing for component expedites and appropriate order quantities to ensure material availability.Performs data analysis and make decisions to support raw material supply and finished goods demand.Maintains the production schedule and other reports as required.Follows-up as required with all teams to expedite flow of materials and documents to meet production schedule and customer expectation. Qualifications/Requirements Previous Production Planning, especially in a manufacturing environment, strongly preferredExcellent computer skills, particularly ExcelProficiency using ERP SystemsHigh sense of urgency and ability to work well in a fast-paced environmentStrong organization and communication skillsDetail-oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlinesCustomer service orientedAbility to use logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problemsAble to manage time and priorities Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.