Senior Production Planner at Astera Labs

Suzhou, Anhui, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Planning, Communication, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Supply Chain Management, MRP, ERP, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, Stress Resistance, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Detail-Oriented, Adaptability, Customer Engagement, Order Management, Material Requirements Planning

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions grounded in open standards. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com. Senior Production Planner The Senior Production Planner at Astera Labs is pivotal in production planning for PCBA products, ensuring the plans are well executed and the shipment plan meets customer’s requirements. This role involves building and maintaining robust relationships with both internal stakeholders within Astera Labs and its customer organizations. The planner leverages these relationships to manage expectations, enhance operations, and resolve issues related to orders, supply, delivery, and forecasts. They are responsible for reviewing backlogs, managing the product plan, shipping plan, and ensuring accurate supply commit VS demand requirements. Additionally, they communicate with customers for shipment arrangements and documentation preparation. The ideal candidate excels in PCBA production planning and effective communication. They are proactive problem solvers who adapt well to change and uncertainty. They collaborate to achieve goals and drive continuous improvement of the supply. They are detail-oriented and analytical, engaging with customers and stakeholders to ensure operational excellence. Location: · Suzhou, China Key Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: · Monitor and follow up closely with CM on production schedule to ensure on-time delivery. · Coordinate order/demand communication across different departments and expedite demand fulfillment. · Maintain related shipments information in systems and arrange shipments delivery. · Review and monitor CM’s production status and assist to plan material requirements and ensure the flow of materials for ongoing production as well as for new products in development. · Other projects and tasks may be assigned based on business needs. Preferred Experience: · 5+ years planning, production planning working experience, IT manufacturing industry is highly preferred · Experienced in MRP/ERP and supply chain management · Advanced use of Microsoft Office and Outlook · Language skill: Mandarin (native speaker is preferred), English (Good in listening, speaking, reading, writing) · Strong communication, negotiation skills. · Excellent problem solving and analysis skills. · Stress resistant, can work under pressure & challenges. · Need to be aggressive and positive, patience and careful. · Ability to work cross-functionally. We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

The Senior Production Planner is responsible for production planning for PCBA products, ensuring plans are executed and shipment meets customer requirements. This role involves managing relationships with internal stakeholders and customers to enhance operations and resolve issues related to orders and supply.