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Production SchedulerThe Production Scheduler is the operational heartbeat of Wavelynx's manufacturing function. You will own the translation of customer demand and sales forecasts into executable, day-by-day production schedules; coordinating across manufacturing, supply chain, contract manufacturing, quality, and engineering to keep product flowing on time. This role sits at the intersection of planning and execution: you will work in NetSuite daily and be the first person to flag and resolve schedule risks before they become missed shipments.Production Planning & SchedulingBuild and maintain the master production schedule aligned to customer orders, sales forecasts, and inventory targetsConvert MRP-generated requirements into firm production work orders and purchase triggers in NetSuiteWork with manufacturing engineering to develop capacity plans for each production line, including production totals, scheduling accuracy, shift structure, and planned downtime based on demandIdentify and resolve material shortages, capacity constraints, and lead time conflicts before they impact shipmentsAdjust schedules dynamically in response to engineering changes, supplier delays, customer demand shifts, or manufacturing yield issuesCross-Functional CoordinationServe as the daily scheduling interface between Inside Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, andCommunicate proactively with the Supply Chain Manager and contract manufacturing partners on schedule risks, material availability, and capacity needsCoordinate with Director of Manufacturing on capacity planning for people and machinesCoordinate with the Supply Chain Manager on purchase order timing to ensure component availability aligns with scheduled production runsPartner with Engineering to incorporate new product introductions, ECO changes, and product transitions into the production schedule without disrupting ongoing outputMonitor component inventory levels daily and flag shortage conditions with recommended corrective actionsReporting & Continuous ImprovementProduce and distribute daily/weekly schedule adherence and on-time delivery reports to leadershipTrack and report schedule attainment KPIs; identify root causes of misses and drive corrective actionsIdentify opportunities to improve planning processes, reduce lead times, and increase schedule predictabilityParticipate in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings, providing accurate short- and medium-term production capacity inputRequired Skills/Abilities3–5+ years of production scheduling or production planning experience in an electronics, hardware, or technology manufacturing environmentHands-on experience with an ERP/MRP system; NetSuite experience strongly preferredStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for schedule modeling, capacity analysis, and reportingDemonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environmentStrong communicator; able to clearly convey schedule status, risks, and trade-offs to cross-functional stakeholders and leadershipHigh attention to detail and a bias toward proactive problem identification over reactive firefightingEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience.

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