Velo3D · 1 day ago
Senior Planner
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $114K/yr
6+ years expVelo3D is a company specializing in advanced manufacturing solutions, particularly in laser powder bed fusion technology. The Senior Planner is responsible for owning production and materials planning strategy, ensuring alignment between demand, capacity, and inventory to support high on-time delivery and improved inventory performance.
3D Printing3D TechnologyManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Own the master production schedule (MPS) and material planning strategy
Translate demand forecasts, customer orders, and business priorities into executable plans
Identify capacity constraints, material risks, and delivery threats; lead mitigation planning
Partner with Senior Buyers to align material availability with production plans
Lead planning inputs to S&OP or demand review processes
Drive improvements in planning accuracy, schedule stability, and inventory turns
Maintain and govern planning master data (BOMs, routings, lead times, planning parameters)
Support NPI planning, ramp-ups, and engineering change implementation
Establish and track planning KPIs (OTD, schedule adherence, inventory health)
Mentor junior planners or cross-train operations staff as needed
Qualification
Required
6–10+ years of production or materials planning experience in manufacturing
Deep understanding of MRP, MPS, capacity planning, and inventory management
Proven ability to make trade-off decisions balancing cost, delivery, and capacity
Advanced ERP/MRP and Excel skills (what-if analysis, planning scenarios)
Strong executive-level communication and influence skills
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and scaling environments
Preferred
APICS CPIM (or equivalent)
Experience in high-mix, low-volume, complex manufacturing
Exposure to demand planning, S&OP, or IBP processes
Benefits
Healthcare coverage
401(K) employer contributions
Company
Velo3D
Velo3D is a digital manufacturing company that uses 3D production printers and flow print preparation software to print 3D metal.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$352.59MKey Investors
Baron CapitalPiva CapitalPlayground Global
2025-12-22Post Ipo Equity· $30M
2025-08-19Post Ipo Debt· $17.5M
2024-12-24Acquired
Leadership Team
Hull Xu
Chief Financial Officer
Nancy Krystal
Vice President, General Counsel
Recent News
Benzinga.com
2026-02-03
2026-01-16
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