Production Planner

Anritsu is a provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions. Anritsu engages customers as true partners to help develop wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital solutions for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance applications, as well as multidimensional service assurance solutions for network monitoring and optimization. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. The company develops advanced solutions for emerging and legacy wireline and wireless technologies used in commercial, private, military/aerospace, government, and other markets. To learn more visit www.anritsu.com and follow Anritsu on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.

Anritsu is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all employees. We offer standard benefits such as major medical, vision and dental coverage, life insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, a generous 401(k) Matching Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and profit sharing. Our benefit package is designed to positively impact all aspects of your life; to help you and your family succeed; and to maintain our status as a “perfect job.” Come find out what Anritsu has to offer you!

As a Production Planner based in Morgan Hill, CA you will plan, schedule, coordinate and/or monitor final approval of products through the complete production cycle. You will work from engineering plans and production specifications to establish production schedules, labor loading, and capacity requirements. You will coordinate production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules. You will also support customer service in scheduling replacement materials and support the supply of materials for repairs and the life of the product in the field. You will work with manufacturing and customer service to streamline processes, reduce cost, and improve responsiveness to the customer. Additional responsibilities and or tasks may be assigned as required.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Working knowledge of MS Office and strong proficiency in Excel.
• Understanding of manufacturing principals and concepts – MRP, Cycle Time, Pull Manufacturing, Continual Process Improvement, 5S, Kanban and Agile/Lean Manufacturing. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Corporate Information Systems related to MRP, bills of material, routings, inventory, and capacity. SAP experience is a plus.
• This position will be reporting to the Production Planning Manager based in Morgan Hill, CA

Requirements:

• BS degree in Industrial or Business Engineering or equivalent experience in planning, coordinating, and scheduling production operations requirements.

In order to be successful in this role, the following competencies and behavior skills are required:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and in team environments.
• Proficient in problem solving.
• Demonstrate good organizational skills.
• Self-starter

The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $95,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Anritsu Company considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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