{"id":3410483,"url":"https://alion.io/job/smtc-program-planner-2","title":"Program Planner","company":{"id":3859379,"name":"SMTC","domain":"smtc.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/smtc-com","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"ADP","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Melbourne, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":35000,"max_usd":80000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":2758},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"closed","first_seen_at":"2026-10-28T17:41:25Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-28","last_verified_at":"2026-10-31T22:19:56Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":"2026-10-31T22:19:56Z","days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"We are hiring now for a Program Planner in Melbourne, FL - Join the SMTC Team!\nCompany Overview: At SMTC Corporation, we are driven by a clear purpose: \"We believe we enhance people's lives and our world every day.\" Our vision is to be an inspiring organization that earns the trust and admiration of our customers. As the best-in-class EMS provider, we strive to achieve the highest industry returns, driven by our passionate and dedicated employees.\nBenefits Highlights:\nCompetitive salary package with 401K and company match\nPaid time off (PTO) and paid holidays\nTuition reimbursement for professional development\nComprehensive Medical HRA Plan\nShort-term/Long-term Disability Insurance, and more.\nSummary:\nThe Program Planner is responsible for developing and executing production plans that ensure material availability, manufacturing readiness, and on-time delivery in support of customer requirements and production schedules. This role manages production planning, work order requirements, material planning, and production priorities while coordinating cross-functional activities to optimize manufacturing flow, capacity utilization, and inventory performance.\nWorking closely with Master Scheduling, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Production Control, and Program Management, the Program Planner analyzes demand, material constraints, engineering changes, production capacity, and factory execution conditions to develop and maintain executable manufacturing plans that support operational efficiency and customer delivery commitments.\nEssential Functions:\nDevelop and release production work orders in alignment with customer demand, the approved production plan, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.\nAnalyze Material Requirements Planning (MRP) recommendations and production demand to ensure timely material availability and support manufacturing requirements.\nMonitor production schedules and material constraints while identifying risks that could impact schedule attainment and on-time delivery.\nCoordinate with Purchasing, Production Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to resolve material shortages, scheduling conflicts, and production constraints affecting the production plan.\nAnalyze engineering changes, Bills of Material (BOMs), and product structures to ensure accurate planning, material availability, and production readiness.\nSupport New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by coordinating production planning, material readiness, engineering changes, and manufacturing implementation requirements.\nEvaluate production capacity, inventory availability, material requirements, and manufacturing priorities to develop executable production plans and optimize resource utilization.\nReview production performance, schedule attainment, WIP status, and execution constraints provided through Production Control to identify planning impacts and recommend adjustments to the production plan.\nAnalyze demand changes, production priorities, and supply constraints to evaluate schedule impacts and communicate planning recommendations to Supply Chain leadership and applicable stakeholders.\nGenerate and maintain production schedules, planning reports, inventory analyses, and operational metrics to support planning decisions and business requirements.\nDevelop planning adjustments and support recovery plans, schedule changes, and priority changes required to address production constraints and meet customer commitments.\nParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on production planning, inventory optimization, schedule adherence, manufacturing efficiency, and operational performance.\nCompetencies:\nProduction Planning: Ability to develop and maintain executable production plans that align customer demand, material availability, manufacturing capacity, and business objectives.\n Master Scheduling: Ability to support Master Production Schedule (MPS) execution while maintaining alignment with established production priorities and schedule requirements.\n Material Requirements Planning (MRP): Ability to analyze MRP recommendations and manage planning activities that support material availability and production continuity.\nCapacity Planning: Ability to evaluate production capacity, resource availability, and manufacturing constraints to support executable production plans.\nProduction Execution Alignment: Ability to evaluate production status, WIP, and manufacturing constraints and incorporate actual execution conditions into production planning decisions.\nInventory Management: Ability to evaluate inventory requirements and material availability to support production continuity, inventory performance, and effective material utilization.\n Bills of Material (BOM) Management: Ability to analyze BOM structures and product requirements to support accurate planning and manufacturing readiness.\nDemand Analysis: Ability to analyze customer demand, approved forecast requirements, and priority changes to evaluate production and schedule impacts.\nSupply Chain Analytics: Ability to analyze planning performance, operational metrics, inventory trends, and manufacturing data to support informed decision-making.\nProblem Solving: Ability to identify planning issues, evaluate operational impacts, and develop effective solutions that support production performance and customer commitments.\nCross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Production Control, Program Management, and Supply Chain to achieve planning objectives.\nContinuous Improvement: Ability to identify opportunities that improve production planning, inventory optimization, schedule adherence, and operational performance.\nTechnical Proficiency: Proficiency using ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office applications, planning software, and business reporting tools.\nQualifications:\nEducation:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.\nEquivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.\n\n Certifications:ASCM Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), preferred\nASCM Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), preferred\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt, preferred\n\n Experience:Minimum of three (3) years of production planning, master scheduling, materials planning, production control, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment. \nElectronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) experience strongly preferred. \nExperience utilizing ERP/MRP systems to support production planning and material management. \nExperience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering changes, and manufacturing operations. \nWorking knowledge of Bills of Material (BOMs), production scheduling, inventory management, and manufacturing processes. \nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. \nAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to stand and/or walk for extended periods during the work shift. \nAbility to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based work. \nAbility to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment for prolonged periods. \nAbility to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication methods. \nAbility to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift office materials up to 25 pounds. \nAbility to visually review documents, reports, spreadsheets, and computer displays with or without corrective lenses. \nAbility to move throughout office and production areas as business needs require. \nAbility to wear and properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) and ESD protection devices. \nMental Requirements:\nThe employee is required to exercise sound judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a professional business environment. \nThe role requires the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, manage competing deadlines, interpret and analyze information, and make decisions consistent with organizational objectives.\nEmployees must effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, maintain confidentiality where appropriate, and adapt to changing business needs. \nThe position requires sustained concentration, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and accuracy.\nWork Environment:\nWork is performed in a professional, climate-controlled office setting with exposure to standard office noise levels and lighting. The role routinely uses typical office equipment, including computers, phones, printers, and related peripherals. Duties may involve extended periods of sitting, sustained computer work, and regular interaction with internal staff. Employees may occasionally access production areas, which may expose them to elevated noise levels, temperature variations, or manufacturing activity. All employees are expected to comply with workplace policies, safety protocols, and organizational procedures.\nTravel: 0-10% of the time based on business needs.\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 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