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MKS Instruments Inc Production Planner in Broomfield, Colorado
Are you naturally curious? So are we at MKS. Our collective curiosity drives us to be an innovation leader in many industries. Our products drive technology advancements across a wide range of applications such as 5G, augmented/virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, clean drinking water and space exploration. We are a team of collaborators who value fresh thinking and believe in mutual respect, constructive candor, diversity and inclusion. As a valued and trusted partner to our customers, we are continually pushing the boundaries of possibility. We believe in creating technology that transforms our world and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team. If this is appealing to you, we want to meet you.
A Day in the Life at MKS:
As a Production Planner, you will coordinate and manage production schedules so that we meet our customer demands on time. In this role, you will report to the Planning Supervisor.
You will Make an Impact By:
Developing production schedules, releasing jobs, and managing manufacturing jobs so that schedules are met.
Managing customer order ship dates and collaborating with internal teams to improve on-time fulfillment.
Managing key resources, shop floor schedule and capacity.
Teaming with production and purchasing groups to recognize and resolve capacity or critical material imbalances constraining factory production.
Liaising with the business units to address customer allocations or prioritizations.
Participating in new product/process development and collaborating in the development of product launch plans.
Tracking and publishing key metrics of performance such as: production output, on-time customer order shipment, inventory levels, and other metrics that help communicate process status.
Providing input on system or process opportunities to support our culture of continuous improvement.
Skills You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree or professional certification, e.g.: APICS CPIM preferred.
3-5 years in a planning, supply chain, or similar role.
Prior experience in resource planning (labor and equipment) preferred.
Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerBI, or similar tools for data analysis and presentation.
Prior experience with Oracle, SAP, or other system software.
Willingness to work with diverse teams and demonstrate a cooperative, team-first attitude.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Desire to challenge the status quo and a willingness to learn and adapt daily.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $53,600 - $99,500 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.
Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].
Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].
Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.
MKS Instruments, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .
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