• Capacity Planning Responsibilities
  • Own enterprise-level capacity planning, including rough-cut and medium-term capacity assessments.
  • Identify capacity constraints, bottlenecks, and risks across manufacturing sites.
  • Develop capacity scenarios and mitigation plans to support demand changes and strategic initiatives.
  • Lead the capacity planning portion of the S&OP Supply Review, presenting constraints, trade-offs, and recommendations.
  • Partner with Operations to validate capacity assumptions and improvement plans. 
• Core Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and publish the Master Production Schedule (MPS) in alignment with approved S&OP outputs.
  • Translate demand forecasts and customer requirements into feasible production plans considering capacity, labor, and material constraints.
  • Coordinate with Supply Planners, Plant Production Planners, Operations, Procurement, and Customer Service to ensure schedule alignment and execution.
  • Monitor and report on planning KPIs including schedule adherence, service levels, inventory performance, and capacity utilization.
  • Drive continuous improvement of planning processes, data accuracy, and system utilization.

The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

• In-depth knowledge of master scheduling, MRP, capacity planning, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced planning tools (SAP preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or equivalent experience required.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in production planning, supply chain management, or inventory control in a manufacturing environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of supply chain planning principles, including demand planning, supply planning, master scheduling, MRP, and capacity planning.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
• Ability to lead structured planning discussions and present complex information clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in a dynamic environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and levels of the organization.
• High level of attention to detail, organization, and accountability.

Cultural Focus

• Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
• Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
• Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s goals
• Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
• Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
• Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
• Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect

Additional Requirements/Skills 

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct
• Occasional travel, some overnight, as required

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines.  Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion.

Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.