We are located just south of Los Gatos, CA, with a reverse commute.
Digital Dynamics Inc. (DDI) is a 100% employee‑owned company (ESOP), where all employees share in the benefit of our continued growth. Our culture fosters accountability, collaboration, and long‑term thinking.
Since 1974, DDI has been designing and building reliable, high‑performance control hardware for semiconductor and industrial applications. We are an ISO 9001 certified company with decades of design and manufacturing experience, creating advanced controllers and I/O solutions for mission‑critical environments. All products are designed and built at our facilities in beautiful Scotts Valley, CA.
The Senior Production & Materials Planner plays a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of advanced control systems used in mission-critical semiconductor manufacturing and industrial automation environments. This position owns material planning, shortage management, and production readiness for assigned product lines, partnering closely with Program Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production to keep programs on track and customer commitments on schedule.
As a key member of the operations team, this position drives alignment across functions, proactively resolves material constraints, and translates customer demand into executable production and material plans. Success in this role requires strong judgment, analytical thinking, and the ability to drive consensus across teams in an environment where processes continue to evolve. This is a highly visible role with significant ownership and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing, 100% employee-owned company where accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement are valued.
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Own material planning, production readiness, and schedule support for assigned product lines.
- Manage MRP outputs, work order releases, and material requirements to support production schedules.
- Lead shortage management efforts, identify root causes, coordinate recovery plans, and drive timely resolution across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Program Management, and supplier partners.
- Balance demand, supply, and production priorities across multiple programs and build cycles.
- Partner with Program Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production teams to ensure material readiness and on-time delivery.
- Facilitate cross-functional decision-making and build consensus when priorities, constraints, or resource requirements conflict.
- Communicate material risks, constraints, recovery plans, and planning recommendations to operational and leadership teams through clear, concise updates.
- Analyze shortages, inventory health, demand signals, and planning trends using ERP/MRP systems and business intelligence tools, including DOMO.
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Develop data-driven insights and executive-level summaries that support planning and operational decision-making.
- Track planning performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve execution, material readiness, and operational efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning processes and support organizational growth.
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Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field. CPIM credentials are highly desirable.
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5+ years of production planning or materials planning experience in electronics, electromechanical, semiconductor, or other high-mix manufacturing environments.
- Strong understanding of MRP systems, work order management, inventory control, and material flow.
- Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools used to support planning and operational decision-making.
- Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems and business intelligence/reporting tools such as DOMO.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders, build alignment across functions, and communicate effectively with leadership and executive audiences.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across Program Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production organizations.
- Experience owning planning responsibilities for complex products, programs, or portfolios.
- Proven success managing competing priorities, exercising sound judgment, and delivering results in dynamic environments with evolving processes and incomplete information.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes, implement practical solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
- Experience planning for complex electromechanical assemblies and long-lead-time components.
- Exposure to new product introductions (NPI) and transitioning products into production.
- Familiarity with demand planning processes, production readiness activities, and material shortage mitigation in complex manufacturing environments.
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Background supporting semiconductor equipment, electronics manufacturing, or other high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments a plus.
Our Total Rewards Philosophy
We believe rewarding employees extends beyond base compensation. Our total rewards approach is designed to recognize performance, support long-term growth, and create shared success through competitive pay, bonus program eligibility, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which provides employees the opportunity to share in the company’s long-term success, 401(k), comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a 100% employee-owned company.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Digital Dynamics Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.
