Planner/Scheduler

Job Summary The Scheduler/Planner is responsible to support main areas, Procurement, inventory, machine shop and project teams during design, assembly and debug phases of Mikron projects. Another key function of this role is to support company goals, values, and operating principles. Essential Functions:

•         Purchasing support

•         Forecasting MI Parts

•         Standard factory quarterly ocean shipment from MBO+ filler as unseen demand requires

•         Forecasting non-MI parts

•         Propose blanket orders quantities for lead time mitigation

•         Side goal: pricing improvements for bulk buys of common material

•         Intercompany parts availability checks

•         Liaison with customer service as needed.

•         Project Management support

•         Participate in scheduling meetings for to consolidate dates for release to procurement, picking inventory to support build schedule

•         Collaborate with expeditor to ensure parts availability to meet schedule

•         Coordinate with inventory team to have parts pulled to support schedule

•         Proactively communicate potential deviation to schedule to project team and management

•         Communicate with Buyer/Suppliers with consolidated project schedules

•         Internal Machine Shop

•         Communicate upcoming release schedules/work volume

•         Assist with creating work orders for internal machine shop

•         Maintain accurate WO dates in ERP system. • Perform ad hoc duties as needed

•         Technical Requirements

•         Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

•         Microsoft Office Behavioral Requirements

•         Customer focus

•         Continuous Improvement mentality

•         Confidentiality

•         Team work

•         Respect for others

•         Communication

•         Professionalism: always maintain professional interactions and demeanor with Mikron personnel, customers, vendors, and others

•         Passion for customer service: accept the challenges, be highly responsive, respect the relationships with customers and Mikron personnel, and focus on commitments

•         Confidentiality: Communication: clearly and promptly address issues as they arise, communicate technical concepts in a precise and effective manner with customers, Mikron personnel, and colleagues of differing technical backgrounds

•         Collaboration: value input from Mikron personnel and customers and collaboratively find the best practical solutions within project schedules and department deadlines, solve and learn together with the team as issues arise

•         Pursuit of Better: take personal responsibility to learn and grow, help motivate colleagues toward successful completion of department and project goals

•         Provide feedback: foster an environment of innovation and feedback by professionally and appropriately giving input

•         Respect for Others: excellent intercultural communication skills, openness, and respect towards others

•         Flexibility: adapt to changes with a positive attitude and prioritize simultaneous, diverse responsibilities as needed

Education Requirements (for technical jobs → Professional Knowledge • BS degree, or internationally recognized equivalent, or 2-3 years of relevant working experience.

Other Requirements

•         Must be eligible to work in the United States

•         Must have a valid state driver license

•         Must be able to work off shift hours and work overtime (<10%)

•         Must be able to travel domestic and internationally - 10%

•         Follow all safety policies, precautions, and procedures

•         Follow department working instructions •

•         Follow daily work activities defined by supervisor

•         Timely participate in meetings

•         Perform critical tasks of the role satisfactorily within 6 months of hire date

•         For engineers or office roles - Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force to move objects.

•         Ability to kneel/crouch, stand, pull, grasp, see and have depth perception, walk, lift, hear, reach, push, complete repetitive motions, and communicate. Working Conditions Possible exposure to noise, vibration, extreme temperatures, and work in a clean room environment. Hazards include possible exposure to mechanical and electrical equipment, chemical hazards, lasers/harsh light, and Sharps.