Materials Planner

Vitesse Systems is your premier source for complex fully integrated, thermal and antenna solutions. Most of all, Vitesse Systems prides itself on the solutions we provide to our customers, as well as the incredible team of dedicated people we employ. Headquartered in Newark, CA, Vitesse Systems, started as a single site which supported various industries and quickly grew into a leading manufacturer with sites across the country for the Aerospace and Defense industry.

Our core values are:

• Innovation - Empowered to think freely
• Ownership - We own the success of the organization and our customers’ solutions.
• Transparency - Transparency centers around respect, trust, honesty, and teamwork.

Why partner with Vitesse Systems?

At each of our Vitesse locations, our work cultures prioritize work-life integration, offering a comprehensive benefits package that support our employees’ health, finances, and family life. Each of our locations are built on a family and employee first dynamic and we prioritize our employee continual growth in education and trade training. Our aggressive benefit package includes:

The Vitesse System’s culture prioritizes work-life integration, offering a comprehensive benefits package that support our employees’ health, finances, and family life. Each of our locations are built on a family and employee first dynamic and we prioritize our employee continual growth in education and trade training. Our aggressive benefit package includes:

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid/Personal Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Safe & Sick Leave
• Professional development assistance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Referral Program
• Discount for movie, theater, theme parks, sporting, shopping, and other entertainment events

We are currently seeking our next Materials Planner at our headquarters in Newark, CA. The Production Planner / Scheduler will establish and coordinate the production schedules, while ensuring the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between or within departments. Oversee proper production control planning and scheduling programs. In addition a commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning and monitoring the flow of work through the manufacturing process
• Coordinating with management in creating and updating job schedules
• Monitoring and reporting the status of all parts and jobs and adjusting the production schedule to support the goal of 100% on time deliveries
• Analyzing future orders with respect to capacity planning and maintaining capacity data
• Create/collect and develop manufacturing metrics
• Assisting with outsourcing manufacturing work when required
• “Hands On” role
• Document material details, including codes, brands and contact information necessary to process orders
• Update orders to account for remaining inventory or changes in production schedules
• Uphold the company core values
• Other duties as assigned

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicant must have at least an Associate Degree from an accredited technical program or equivalent, or an equivalent level of work experience combined with applicable education
• 2 years’ experience in a production scheduling / planning role
• Understand basic safety and manufacturing instructions
• Good communications skills, both written and oral
• Experience working in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment
• Experience with ERP / MRP scheduling systems
• Review sales forecasts, product specifications, and production schedules
• Manufacturing experience preferred

Vitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who:

• Is not a United States citizen
• Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.
• Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum)

Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer