What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner - APS – Kinaxis RapidResponse position at Ultra Clean Technology?
Join UCT and help shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing.
Every smartphone, smart vehicle, data center, and AI‑driven device relies on the technologies UCT supports. As the semiconductor industry accelerates, we’re evolving with it—innovating, problem‑solving, and enabling our customers at the leading edge of technology. At UCT, we value people who think critically, act with urgency, and continuously improve.
UCT is hiring a Planner to advance our APS and Kinaxis capabilities at our Austin, TX site.
We are seeking an onsite Planner with hands‑on Kinaxis RapidResponse experience to support UCT Austin’s APS transformation. This role blends production planning for low‑volume/high‑mix (LVHM) assemblies with Kinaxis super‑user responsibilities, including scenario modeling, parameter governance, S&OP/IBP alignment, and CTB improvements. Strong analytical ability, planning leadership, and cross‑functional influence are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Kinaxis RapidResponse (Super‑User Level)
Required Education
Planning in UCT’s LVHM environment requires managing complex, multi‑level assemblies, long‑lead materials, and rapid engineering change. You will balance constraints, maintain CTB readiness, and advance APS and Kinaxis adoption. This role offers the opportunity to modernize planning systems, strengthen cross‑functional alignment, and support one of the world’s most advanced semiconductor supply chains.
Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.
Every smartphone, smart vehicle, data center, and AI‑driven device relies on the technologies UCT supports. As the semiconductor industry accelerates, we’re evolving with it—innovating, problem‑solving, and enabling our customers at the leading edge of technology. At UCT, we value people who think critically, act with urgency, and continuously improve.
UCT is hiring a Planner to advance our APS and Kinaxis capabilities at our Austin, TX site.
We are seeking an onsite Planner with hands‑on Kinaxis RapidResponse experience to support UCT Austin’s APS transformation. This role blends production planning for low‑volume/high‑mix (LVHM) assemblies with Kinaxis super‑user responsibilities, including scenario modeling, parameter governance, S&OP/IBP alignment, and CTB improvements. Strong analytical ability, planning leadership, and cross‑functional influence are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Kinaxis RapidResponse (Super‑User Level)
- Own scenarios, what‑ifs, alerts, dashboards, and planning parameter governance.
- Train planners & partners to strengthen APS adoption and planning discipline.
- Support enhancements, configuration changes, and ongoing APS improvements.
- Lead demand planning inputs, consensus cycles, and change‑impact analysis.
- Manage supply plans using finite/infinite capacity logic across complex BOMs.
- Drive inventory optimization through policy governance and exception management.
- Maintain accurate production schedules and material alignment for multi‑level assemblies.
- Own CTB visibility, long‑lead risk tracking, and supplier/material readiness.
- Partner with Manufacturing to resolve capacity, shortage, and schedule risks.
- Prepare inputs for S&OP/IBP reviews and lead scenario modeling.
- Govern KPIs, exception queues, backlog/commit health, and planning performance.
- Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement using data‑driven insights.
- Work with Engineering on ECR/BOM change impacts to plans.
- Coordinate with Procurement on supplier commits and mitigation strategies.
- Align priorities across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Planning teams.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 5 years in production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations—ideally in high‑tech or semiconductor environments with complex, multi‑level assemblies.
- LVHM contract manufacturing experience at Sr/Master Planner level.
- Strong ownership of demand planning, supply planning (finite/infinite), and inventory optimization.
- Experience driving S&OP/IBP governance and cross‑functional alignment.
- ERP proficiency (SAP or Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and cross‑functional training capability.
- Kinaxis RapidResponse hands‑on experience (super‑user preferred): scenarios, alerts, parameter governance, user enablement.
- Experience with ECR/BOM integration, CTB methodology, and APS parameter governance.
- Strong analytical skills for forecasting, modeling, and production optimization.
- Experience in semiconductor equipment manufacturing or related industries.
- Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt).
Planning in UCT’s LVHM environment requires managing complex, multi‑level assemblies, long‑lead materials, and rapid engineering change. You will balance constraints, maintain CTB readiness, and advance APS and Kinaxis adoption. This role offers the opportunity to modernize planning systems, strengthen cross‑functional alignment, and support one of the world’s most advanced semiconductor supply chains.
Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.