WHO WE ARE:

United Electronic Industries (UEI), a rapidly growing manufacturer of computer-based data acquisition and control products headquartered in Norwood, MA, has an immediate opening for an experienced Production Planner.

We are looking for the BEST to join our winning team of collaboration and success!

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Production Planner will perform a variety of planning and scheduling duties required to ensure the timely procurement and/or manufacture of components needed to satisfy customer requirements and meet company goals. Will create and maintain production schedule for all assigned resources to ensure on-time and in-full delivery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work directly with Operations to ensure all required production is scheduled to meet timelines.
• Balance production requirements with Sales, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Prepare daily production schedule and recommend changes to minimize quality or on-time delivery issues consistent with plant capacity and resources.
• Maintain order backlog including initial order scheduling based on capacity plan, material availability, and production constraints.
• Coordinate with Electronics Buyer/Planner on raw materials and outside services to manage customer orders.
• Identify gaps within the process and drive solutions, including metrics on production performance and on time delivery.
• Manage inventory planning including targeted inventory turns, safety stocks, excess, and obsolescence.
• Drive objectives for optimum delivery, lead times, inventory turns, revenue attainment, etc.
• Review MRP action report. Determine priorities for releasing work orders based on availability of parts and due dates.
• Responsible for committing delivery dates on firm orders based on Production and Quality capacity requirements planning.
• Define sequence, establish priorities for all process orders at each work center, and track the execution of orders.
• Support studies and analysis based on new scenarios, projects, budget cycles, or reforecast.
• Gather and analyze data for metrics and KPIs for the area.
• Review workloads with Director of Operations, set priorities, and expedite orders as required.
• Maintain list of parts shortages.
• Create rework orders for parts that require rework.
• Assist with packaging and shipping of orders, as needed.
• Perform primary backup duties for Receiving/Production/Shipping Coordinator function.
• Provide administrative support for operations group.
• Produce a variety of reports and distribute as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required due to government military contracts.
• Bachelor s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or Operations.
• 3-5 years experience with buying/supply chain.
• Proficiency with Microsoft (Excel, MS Word, Outlook, and MS Project).
• Prior experience with Sage MAS200 and NetSuite.
• Prior experience in Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) planning.
• Analytical skills and system driven mindset with critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to interact with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally
• Electronic component knowledge.
• Familiarity with RoHS/WEEE issues and mitigation strategies.
• Prior experience in an ISO environment executing vendor surveys and audits.
• Collaborative work style and critical thinking abilities.
• Works well in a small company environment and is self-motivated.

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k (including company match), PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy, disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.