Viken Detection · 2 days ago
Production Planner
Burlington, MA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expViken Detection is a company focused on manufacturing vehicle scanner products. The Production Planner role is responsible for optimizing material availability and production schedules while ensuring that manufacturing targets are met through data-driven planning and inventory accuracy.
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Responsibilities
Conduct material scenarios at top-level and sub-assembly stages to drive "clear to build" status and maintain the master production schedule
Create and manage build assemblies within the manufacturing ERP system to ensure accurate production tracking
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies; collaborate cross-functionally to process non-conforming material
Partner with Purchasing to implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and manage the phase-in/phase-out of components
Lead production updates in daily cross-functional Teams meetings, providing status on material availability and scheduling constraints
Support the department in organizing procedures, records, and Lean manufacturing reports
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma required; professional certifications (CPIM, CSCP, or ISM) or higher education strongly preferred
5+ years in a manufacturing environment with direct experience in MRP/ERP systems and Bill of Materials (BOM)
Advanced Microsoft Excel (data analysis); strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and multitasking
Preferred
professional certifications (CPIM, CSCP, or ISM) or higher education strongly preferred
Company
Viken Detection
Viken Detection is a research and technology development company specializing in X-ray physics and the design of analytical devices.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$34.94MKey Investors
Horizon Technology Finance
2025-04-10Series Unknown· $2M
2024-03-18Series Unknown· $7M
2023-06-12Debt Financing· $10M
Leadership Team
PETER ROTHSCHILD
Founder and Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
SEC Filings
2025-05-26
2025-05-08
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