Planner I

About the role

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car, and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT—as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo, and exceeding customer expectations.

The Planner determines production requirements, releases, and reschedules orders as needed to meet customer requirements. They perform functions associated with the generation and maintenance of the production plan and master production schedule. The Planner will also reconcile production/material conflicts, analyze component availability to maintain production schedule, and manage WIP inventory consistent with company goals, plus facilitate operations and material status meetings. They will evaluate and coordinate engineering change orders.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all production planning and control issues for assigned production line(s).
• Plans, schedules, coordinates, and/or monitors final approval of products through the complete production cycle.
• Works from engineering plans and production specifications to establish production schedules, labor loading, equipment capabilities, and capacity requirements.
• Understands High Vacuum system applications and ideally has an understanding of Residual Gas Analyzers.
• Coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules.
• Handles all work order creation, releases, completion, and closing.
• Troubleshoots all production control problems and drives them to correct closure.
• Monitors all process shortages and ensures resolution is attained.
• Builds positive relationships with manufacturing and materials in a quick-turn, engineer-to-order environment.
• Works closely with engineering, quality, purchasing, and other operations staff to ensure functional specs are met, parts are available as needed, and quality is maintained.
• May interface with customers to schedule deliveries or discuss issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned; responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in business administration, operations management, or equivalent experience.
• CPIM/CIRM certification a plus.
• 2+ years of planning experience with working knowledge of quick-turn, low-volume, engineer-to-order production environment.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; engineering BOM reading skills.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with internal customers/suppliers.
• Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office software suites.
• Knowledge of High Vacuum applications and ideally Residual Gas Analyzers.
• Meeting management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP applications.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment.
• Work may require the ability to lift 10-20 pounds infrequently.
• Ability to climb and stoop.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs; ability to lift over 25 lbs with assistance.
• Visual acuity to perform given tasks.
• Ability to sit for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to talk on the phone and use a computer for extended periods of time may be required.
• Frequent travel between buildings may be required.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers, etc.

Pay

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $58,500 and $93,600/year. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include variable pay and discretionary awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits such as PTO and parental leave).