Planner/Scheduler

Elma Electronic Inc. is a global leader and industry innovator in advanced embedded computing solutions. Our products and integrated platforms are based on a set of modular building blocks such as, precision hardware components, rotary switches, and embedded computing boards.

As a global organization, we stay close to our customers and partners worldwide with sales, design, and manufacturing facilities across three continents.

Your Solution Partner.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Planner / Scheduler in the Fremont, CA location. The successful candidate will be required to use professional concepts and company policies and procedures to solve a variety of moderately complex problems.

In addition, the Planner / Scheduler will work on moderately complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.

Being able to exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action is also an essential factor of the successful candidate.

Tasks and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the planning of production and timely release of production orders and document packages to meet contractual delivery dates
• Monitor material supply flow and identifies shortages or bottlenecks that may arise over the planning horizon
• Review the output from MRP to control production priorities and schedule changes
• Distribute production schedules and production orders to departments, as needed
• Duties include input and governance of data that details the process for distributing production, work, and shipment schedules
• Perform forward and backward scheduling per MRP action as rescheduling is needed
• Collaborate frequently with key stakeholders (sales, purchasing, manufacturing, operations, logistics, PMO) to co-ordinate the flow of work
• Act as primary interface for providing estimated ship dates and feedback to Sales team and operation functions on a regular basis
• Participate in S&OP initiatives and planning and operation meetings
• All other duties as assigned including occasional administrative tasks as required

Skills and Abilities :

• Strong analytical skills, organizational skills, and culture of attention to detail
• Production and Processing Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, capacity planning, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods
• Demonstrated ability to adapt, be flexible, be resourceful and maintain enthusiasm and focus under demands of a fast paced, multi-cultural, and often changing environment
• Strong interpersonal and team skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under time constraints
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Computer literate with experience in MS Office, specifically MS Excel and other database programs
• Ability to effectively interface with various departments like Sales, Warehouse, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality
• Good understanding of MRP system and functions capabilities

Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree preferred from an accredited university of college, or equivalent of 8 years minimum experience directly related to production planning / scheduling in an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment.

Elma offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Elma Electronic Inc. is proud of our diversity and equal employment opportunity practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.