Planner II

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.

UCT is looking for a talented on-site Planner II to join us in Hayward, CA. The Planner II manages production planning and control for assigned lines, ensuring timely material availability and schedule adherence. This role coordinates with vendors, purchasing, engineering, and operations to resolve shortages, clear inspections, and maintain quality standards. By proactively addressing production issues and maintaining strong cross-functional relationships, the planner supports efficient, on-time delivery in a fast-paced, engineer-to-order environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all production planning and control issues for assigned production line(s).
• Coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with Outside Vendor Suppliers (OVS).
• Handles all Purchase order creation, releases, completion, and closing.
• Troubleshoot all production control problems and drive them to a 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.
• Manage Receiving Vendor Notification (RVN) clearance, working with Receiving Inspection, Purchasing, and Account Operations to clear within the 3-day requirement.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED equivalent
• 2+ years procurement and/or planning experience with working knowledge of quick-turn, low-volume, engineer-to-order production environment

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with internal customers/suppliers
• Strong PC skills to include Microsoft Office software suites
• Meeting management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP applications

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Work may require the ability to lift 10-20 pounds infrequently
• Ability to stand for sustained periods of time
• Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers
• Ability to lift over 25 lbs. with assistance
• Ability to sit for sustained periods of time
• The ability to talk on the phone and use a computer for extended periods of time may be required

Environmental Exposure

• 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 $70,200.00 and $112,200.00 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including variable pay and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO (Paid Time Off) and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these additional compensation and benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Benefits

• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
• 401(k) eligibility
• Various paid time off benefits, including PTO (Paid Time Off) and parental leave
• Variable pay and discretionary awards (dependent on position offered)