Job Description

As MKS is a federal contractor, you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and show proof of same by start date as conditions of employment, except where an exemption (due to a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance that prevents you from receiving the vaccine) has been approved by MKS.

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.

We are looking for an exceptional Production Planner who will coordinate domestic factory workflow so that we meet our Customer demands on time. In this important role, you’ll be…

• Developing production schedules, then releasing and managing manufacturing jobs so that schedules are met
• Managing Customer order ship dates and collaborating with internal teams to improve on time fulfillment
• Teaming with the 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 others that help communicate process status
• Providing input on system or process opportunities to support our culture of continuous improvement

What will you bring to the team, along with your curiosity is:

• A Bachelor’s degree or professional certification, e.g.: APICS CPIM
• 3-5 years in a planning, supply chain or similar role
• Proficiency with MS Excel 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
• Ability to travel to MKS facilities in Andover, Methuen, and Wilmington MA as necessary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer. We solicit and hire applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category. Our policy is to employ the most qualified applicants. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with company policies and federal and state guidelines.

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.

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