Materials Planner

The Materials Planner is responsible for planning and scheduling PCBA production and ensuring that all materials and kits are accurately prepared and staged to support manufacturing workflows. The planner works closely with Program Managers, Buyers, Engineers, Quality, Receiving, and Production to keep customer orders on schedule and meet all delivery commitments. This role serves as a key member of the Customer Focus Team and supports high-profile accounts such as Boeing, Raytheon, and Danbury. The planner is expected to demonstrate strong ownership, attention to detail, and clear, professional communication. Each planner manages material-related activities for assigned customer accounts and collaborates across departments to maintain efficient production flow and exceptional customer satisfaction.Primary Responsibilities:Production & Material PlanningDevelop, maintain, and adjust production schedules for assigned customers (daily, weekly, and monthly) in coordination with Production leadershipPlan PCBA builds with the production floor to ensure materials, labor, and equipment capacity are aligned with customer demand and committed ship datesCoordinate closely with the stockroom to ensure material kits are accurately pulled, staged, and released for job ordersMonitor Work In Process (WIP), identify bottlenecks, and help drive jobs through all phases of production, including operations such as tinning and conformal coating.Utilize ESC’s Epicor ERP system for planning, scheduling, and material status visibilityCustomer & Cross-Functional CoordinationServe as the primary materials and schedule contact for assigned customers, including key accounts such as Boeing, Raytheon, and DanburyParticipate in customer and internal weekly meetings to provide clear updates on material status, build progress, and delivery schedulesProvide timely work order and delivery status to Program/Project Managers and other stakeholdersOperate as a key contributing member of the Customer Focus Team, collaborating with Program Management, Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Receiving, Stockroom, and Document ControlMaterial Availability, Receiving & Shortage ManagementWork closely with Buyers to escalate and resolve electronic component shortages, including recommending expedites or alternates when appropriatePartner with the Receiving department to ensure incoming materials are processed, inspected, and made available in a timely manner to support production schedulesTrack and LPI (Last Part In) to ensure materials are available to support on-time deliveryUse ERP/MRP (Epicor) and planning tools to forecast potential material and capacity constraints and recommend solutions (e.g., overtime, schedule adjustments, or capacity expansions)Collaborate closely with Engineering to ensure Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) are reviewed, signed off, and implemented correctly from a materials and scheduling standpointCoordinate with Document Control to ensure customer part numbers and revisions are correctly set up in the system and aligned with customer Bills of Materials (BOMs)Work with the Quality department to address any quality-related holds, inspections, or nonconformances that may impact material availability or delivery schedules and incorporate those impacts into the production planQualifications:High school diploma or equivalentMinimum 5 years experience as a materials planner or master schedulerStrong, hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems; experience with Epicor is highly preferredAdvanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data analysis)Experience in manufacturing industry, contract manufacturing preferredStrong hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systemsAble to work and communicate effectively with cross-functional teamsProven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-mix, high-change environmentMust be a US citizen or permanent resident Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year accredited university in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related fieldEMS/PCBA experience strongly preferredAPICS certificationAbility to read and interpret assembly drawingsCurrent IPC-J-STD-001 Certification (with Space Addendum preferred)IPC-A-610 Certification *********************************************************THIS IS NOT AN ANALYST POSITIONLOCAL CANDIDATES ONLYNO RECRUITER SUBMISSIONS  Company DescriptionEstablished in 1994, Electronic Source Company (ESC) provides quick response electronic manufacturing services utilizing world-class manufacturing equipment, practices, and technology. The printed circuit board assemblies ESC builds go into end products ranging from fiber optic transmitters and transceivers to missile guidance and satellite systems. Having grown from a staff of 12 employees in 2001 to the current level of 140, ESC is a fast-growing and highly successful manufacturing company.

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000