As a Southern California Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) contract manufacturer serving aerospace, medical, and other high-reliability industries, Emerald relies on strong planning leadership to balance customer demand, production capacity, and material readiness while supporting operational excellence across the business.
The Planning Manager leads the Production Planning team and is responsible for demand planning, production scheduling, and supply analysis to ensure customer requirements are met. This role partners closely with Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer teams to support business objectives through effective forecasting, planning performance, and data-driven decision-making.
Responsibilities of the Planning Manager:- Lead the Planning team by managing and developing a team of Production Planners through coaching, direction, and support.
- Oversee production planning by managing demand intake and supporting the creation of end-item supply plans within the MRP system.
- Balance demand and capacity by analyzing customer demand requirements against supply commitments and manufacturing capabilities.
- Drive forecasting and planning performance to ensure customer commitments are achieved and planning objectives are met.
- Conduct what-if analysis to evaluate demand changes, capacity constraints, and supply scenarios before finalizing customer commitments.
- Provide cross-functional leadership by partnering with Program Management, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve planning challenges.
- Support decision-making through data analysis, sound judgment, and recommendations that improve planning effectiveness and operational performance.
Benefits of the Job:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401K and company matching with no vesting period
- PTO for rest and relaxation
- Gym reimbursement (through Anthem)
- Employee Assistance Program
- A safe and inclusive work environment with team and management support
- Employee training and development
- Community service and philanthropic initiatives
- Employee appreciation and events
- Career advancement opportunities
- Employee Referral program
- Employee discounts
Qualifications of thePlanning Manager:- 5+ years of Production Planning experience, preferably within electronics manufacturing or PCBA environments.
- Contract manufacturing experience required.
- Leadership experience managing planners or similar teams in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong demand planning and production scheduling skills, including supply and capacity analysis.
- Experience performing what-if analysis and evaluating demand, supply, and scheduling scenarios.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers, Program Managers, Sales, and Operations teams.
- Advanced system proficiency, including Microsoft Excel; Oracle ERP and APS planning tools experience preferred.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Schedule is determined based on business needs and coverage requirements. Hours may vary, and flexibility is expected to ensure adequate support for operations. Typical coverage is Monday through Friday, but occasional adjustments may be required.
Work Hours: Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week.
This is a salaried position; occasional additional hours may be required based on business needs.
