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Production Planner

The Advanced Hardware Manufacturing Operations (AHMO) team supports the development of various electronic hardware. We provide rapid prototyping capability and low-volume hardware assembly, facilitating quick design iterations for product development. We are looking for someone enthusiastic, innovative, a self-starter, and willing to take on the challenges of building something never built before!

The Production Planner will work with AHMO’s internal customers to ensure all demand is captured and entered into AHMO’s ERP system. You will maintain the accuracy of the production orders in the ERP system, including accurate due dates, ensuring the correct BOM revision, and updating customer requests on open work orders. The role will be to attend cross-functional meetings with internal customers, manage unplanned demand, and lead internal AHMO production planning meetings. In addition to maintaining demand, the role will be expected to generate work orders to achieve the fulfillment schedule, assigning work orders to the correct line lead/supervisor to ensure performance to plan.

In this role, you will:

Maintain the accuracy of production orders in Zoox ERP (SAP S4 Hanna) system, including maintaining accurate due dates, ensuring the correct BOM revision, and updating customer requests.
Create and release Work Orders for Production.
Communicate with internal customers about the status of all open demand.
Coordinate with the supply planning teams to ensure the production plan can be achieved by incoming supply and communicate any impacts on demand due to supply shortage.
Troubleshoot work orders in the MES system and coordinate with the AHMO Production leads/supervisors to balance the production schedule

Qualifications

Associate or B.S. degree in a related field (Business, Engineering, Finance, etc.)
5+ years of Direct Production Planning or Master Scheduling experience in a fast-paced NPI environment.
Hand-on experience working in a dedicated manufacturing environment
Experience working with ERP/MRP software applications (SAP S4, Oracle, etc.).

Bonus Qualifications

APICS Certification
SAP S4 Hana Experience
Masters Degree in a related field

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $109,000 to $155,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

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What You Should Know About Production Planner, Zoox

Join the Advanced Hardware Manufacturing Operations (AHMO) team in San Carlos, CA as a Production Planner! If you’re enthusiastic, innovative, and ready to tackle the challenges of producing cutting-edge electronic hardware, we want to hear from you. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with internal customers to ensure all demand is captured and accurately reflected in our ERP system. You’ll maintain production order accuracy, oversee due dates, and ensure the correct Bill of Materials (BOM) revisions are being utilized. Staying organized is key, as you’ll be generating work orders to meet our fulfillment targets and coordinating with line leads to keep everything running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include attending cross-functional meetings to manage unexpected demands and communicating effectively with our supply planning teams to navigate any supply shortages. If you have at least 5 years of experience in Direct Production Planning or Master Scheduling within a dynamic NPI environment and are familiar with ERP/MRP software like SAP S4 or Oracle, you’ll fit right in! Bring your proactive problem-solving skills and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to innovation and excellence. Zoox offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, stock options, and generous paid time off, ensuring your hard work is recognized and rewarded! Ready to shape the future of technology with us? Don’t wait – apply today!

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What does a Production Planner do at Zoox?

As a Production Planner at Zoox, you’ll be integral to ensuring a smooth production process by capturing demand, maintaining the accuracy of production orders in our ERP system, and generating work orders. Your role allows you to work closely with internal customers and cross-functional teams, helping to troubleshoot issues and balance the production schedule effectively.