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Specialist, Production Planning

San Luis Obispo, CAOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$77,000–$85,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Production Planning
  • Manufacturing
  • ERP
  • MRP
  • Analytical Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Communication Skills
  • MS Excel
  • Data Mining
  • Stakeholder Management

Nice to have

  • results oriented
  • collaborative
  • multitask

Role summary

Entegris is seeking a Production Planner for their Advanced Purity Solutions Division in San Luis Obispo, CA. The role involves reviewing material availability, coordinating with procurement, supporting production with shortages, managing work orders, and analyzing variances. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of production planning experience in manufacturing, a basic understanding of ERP/MRP systems, strong analytical and detail-oriented skills, excellent communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Excel for data mining. The position requires the ability to multitask, work cross-functionally, and walk throughout the facility.

Job Title:

Specialist, Production Planning

Job Description:

The Role:

Entegris is currently seeking a Production Planner to join our Advanced Purity Solutions Division. This position will be at our San Luis Obispo, CA facility.

What You’ll Do:

  • Review material availability and release work orders ready for kitting. 

  • Coordinate replenishment activities with procurement. 

  • Support production with part shortages. 

  • Manage work order material and approve returns of unused components. 

  • Update open work orders with any configuration changes. 

  • Confirm all open STO (stock to order) work orders in the system and deliver to logistics. 

  • Work with Planners III or higher, Warehouse Manager and procurement, to update and maintain Kanban/safety stock inventory levels based upon supply/demand analysis. 

  • Analyze work order variance and close work orders after system completion. 

  • Escalate financial bearing discrepancies to Planner III or higher. 

  • Follow all Entegris planning policies and procedures. 

  • Any other duties as assigned. 

What We Seek:

  • High school graduate or GED.

  • 1-3 years production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.

  • Basic understanding and knowledge of ERP/MRP systems. 

  • Must have strong analytical skills and be detail oriented. 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

  • Strong organizational skills. 

  • Assertive, collaborative and results oriented. 

  • Ability to multitask. 

  • Must be able to walk throughout the facility daily.

  • Work cross-functionally with multiple internal partners. 

  • Experienced in using MS Excel and mining data. 

Why work at Entegris?

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.

Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.

What We Offer:

At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunities for our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. 

  • Compensation: $77,000 - $85,000 range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role.

  • Annual bonus eligibility.

  • Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge.

  • Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting.

  • Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs.

  • Education assistance to support your learning journey.

  • Value-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

Entegris does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, Entegris sponsorship through H-1B ("H-1B lottery").

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