Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLocation: San Fernando ValleyShift: 1stPay rate: $26.00/hrPeriod-Contract 3+ms
The Jr Materials Planner supports PCBA production by coordinating material planning, kit preparation, and data accuracy to ensure smooth manufacturing workflows. Working closely with cross-functional teams, this role helps keep customer orders on schedule and meets delivery commitments. Ideal for an early-mid career professional, the position requires strong attention to detail, organization, and communication, with opportunities to develop foundational planning skills while supporting key customer accounts.
Primary Responsibilities:
Production & Material PlanningAssist in creating and maintaining production schedules (daily, weekly, and monthly) for assigned customer programs in coordination with Production leadershipSupport planning of PCBA builds by helping align materials, labor, and equipment with customer demand and delivery timelines Coordinate with the stockroom to help ensure material kits are accurately pulled, staged, and ready for production Monitor Work In Process (WIP), identify potential delays, and support efforts to keep jobs moving through all stages of productionUse ERP systems (e.g., Epicor) to update schedules, track material status, and maintain accurate production dataCustomer & Cross-Functional CoordinationSupport assigned customer accounts by helping track materials and production schedules, serving as a point of contact for status updates Participate in internal and customer meetings to share updates on material availability, production progress, and delivery timelines Provide timely updates on work order and delivery status to Program/Project Managers and internal stakeholders Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Program Management, Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Receiving, Stockroom, and Document Control—to support smooth program execution as part of the Customer Focus TeamMaterial Availability, Receiving & Shortage ManagementSupport Buyers in tracking and helping resolve electronic component shortages, including assisting with expediting materials or identifying alternate parts when needed Coordinate with Receiving to ensure incoming materials are processed and made available in a timely manner to support production needs Monitor material status, including Last Part In (LPI), to help ensure readiness for production and on-time delivery Use ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Epicor) to update data, track materials, and assist in identifying potential shortages or scheduling constraints Work with Engineering to help track and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) related to materials and production planning Partner with Document Control to maintain accurate part numbers, revisions, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) in the system Collaborate with Quality to track material holds or issues and support updates to production schedules as neededQualifications:High school diploma or equivalent Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a materials planner, scheduler, or supply chain coordinatorStrong, hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems; experience with Epicor is highly preferredIntermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data analysis)Experience in manufacturing industry, contract manufacturing Able 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:Associate or bachelor’s degree from a 4-year accredited university in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field EMS/PCBA experience strongly preferredAPICS certification Ability to read and interpret assembly drawingsCurrent IPC-J-STD-001 Certification (with Space Addendum preferred)IPC-A-610 Certification
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