About this position
Jr. Planner
Job Title: Jr. Planner
Location: On-Site in Windber, PA
Schedule: 9/80 6a-3:30p Monday - Friday
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
About Us
For over 40 years, Kitron Group has been leading the way in manufacturing and assembly of electronics for daily use around the world. Our focus on the values of Commitment, Innovation, and Engagement has enabled us to become a leading global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company. Our U.S.-based facility, Kitron Technologies, is continuing to expand and add to our team.
Why Work for Us?
At Kitron, we have a team of highly-skilled and trained colleagues. Working for us means you get access to ongoing learning and development opportunities, as well as our industry-leading benefits offerings, such as:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee-Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- 9/80 work schedule
- Additional voluntary benefits
Hear from a Kitron Employee
Check out the link below to learn directly from one of Kitron's tenured employees about her experience working for the company.
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About this Role
The Jr. Planner supports production planning, scheduling, and order coordination activities. This role works closely with production, procurement, and customer-facing teams to help maintain accurate schedules, ensure material availability, and support on-time delivery. This is an entry-level role designed for someone developing foundational skills in production planning and supply chain operations.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Scheduling Support
- Assist in developing and maintaining production schedules based on forecasts, customer orders, and capacity guidelines
- Distribute production schedules and work orders to appropriate departments
- Support updates to schedules due to design changes, material shortages, labor constraints, or other disruptions
- Review production documents and material requirements to help prioritize work
- Issue shop orders and support coordination of delivery instructions
Order & Customer Coordination
- Enter and maintain customer forecasts and orders in the ERP system
- Issue order acknowledgements and assist with delivery confirmations
- Communicate with internal teams to help ensure customer requirements are met
- Escalate scheduling conflicts, delays, or customer concerns to senior team members
Materials & Logistics Support
- Coordinate material delivery and movement to support production timelines
- Monitor material availability and notify appropriate teams of potential shortages
- Maintain MRP parameters for assigned parts under guidance from senior planners
- Assist with inventory and material flow tracking
Monitoring & Reporting
- Track production progress and update planning data
- Prepare routine status reports related to schedules and delivery commitments
- Verify data accuracy within planning and ERP systems
- Support KPI tracking and continuous improvement initiatives
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain production planning documentation and records
- Follow company quality procedures and planning standards
- Support 5S and workplace organization initiatives
Minimum Qualifications
- 1+ year(s) of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, production planning, or a related environment (internships or co-op experience acceptable)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing schedules
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Basic experience using ERP/MRP systems or willingness to learn
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business software
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Exposure to manufacturing environments, particularly electronics or similar industries
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Climate-controlled office setting with occasional electronics manufacturing services production floor.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods and lift up to 10lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
Pre-Employment Requirements
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. These screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and help us maintain a safe and secure workplace.
Kitron is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). EEO policies cover all employees and employment programs, management practices and decisions to include recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, training and career development, benefits, and separation. All employees and applicants for employment shall be given fair treatment and equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or other prohibited non-merit factors.
Kitron Technologies is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kitron will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 814-467-9779.
The employee must be able to perform the essential job duties/functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Kitron Technologies is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kitron will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 814-467-9779.
The employee must be able to perform the essential job duties/functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.