About Bentek:
Founded in 1985, Bentek is a leading EMS provider of high-complexity, low-volume assemblies to capital equipment manufacturers as well as emerging high-tech industrial companies in the semi-conductor, flat panel, defense, solar, and RFID sectors. In the past year, Bentek has also developed a family of solar combiner products serving the needs of utilities and large commercial solar installations. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Bentek services include product design, engineering services, cable and harness assembly, box build, large scale and complex system integration and test.
Job Location: San Jose, CA
Job Title: Master Planner/Sr. Scheduler
Key Responsibilities:
· Advanced Planning and Scheduling:
- Develop, maintain, and optimize the master production schedule to ensure timely and efficient production.
- Utilize advanced planning tools and techniques to balance supply and demand effectively.
- Responsible for consolidating customer orders, material status, procurement plan, process, capacity and lead-time to mid/long term forecast as well as the operations plan.
· Reorder Points (ROP) and Safety Stocks:
- Establish and manage reorder points and safety stock levels to prevent stock outs and overstock situations.
- Monitor inventory levels and adjust reorder points and safety stocks based on changing demand patterns and lead times.
· Low-Volume, High-Mix Planning:
- Design and implement planning strategies for low-volume, high-mix production environments.
- Responsible for timely creation of production orders to meet customer demand for assigned materials utilizing MRP and a detailed capacity plan for multiple work centers.
- Verifies component availability before releasing manufacturing orders to the production floor.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that production schedules align with customer requirements and business objectives.
· Inventory Management:
- Oversee inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels, minimize carrying costs, and reduce waste.
- Analyze inventory performance and develop strategies to improve inventory turnover and reduce excess stock.
· Process Improvement:
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance scheduling efficiency and accuracy.
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track scheduling and planning effectiveness.
- Working knowledge of material master maintenance, BOM’s, routings/recipes and work centers.
· Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with procurement, production, and sales teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination.
- Provide timely updates and reports to management on scheduling, inventory, and production status.
· Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in master planning, scheduling, and inventory management, with a strong focus on advanced planning, ROP, safety stocks, and low-volume/high-mix environments.
· Certification:
- CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or APICS certification is desired.
· Skills:
- Expertise in advanced planning and scheduling software and tools.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
· Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
Bentek is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
