Planner, Manufacturing Execution

About Ayar Labs

Ayar Labs is pioneering co-packaged optics (CPO) for AI infrastructure, using light instead of electricity to move data between chips. We design our TeraPHY™ optical I/O chiplets and SuperNova™ light sources in-house and, as a fabless company, partner with leading manufacturers to build them. Our Thailand team works on site at Fabrinet, our contract manufacturing partner, as the Ayar Labs technical owners of the products Fabrinet builds for us.

About the Role

Turn our production plan into executable schedules and material availability at our contract manufacturing partner, making sure builds start on time with the right parts and our on-site inventory is accurate.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert monthly build plans into weekly schedules and work orders with the partner's planning team.
• Track material availability and shortages; expedite with Procurement and suppliers.
• Own inventory accuracy for Ayar Labs material on site: cycle counts, kitting, and reconciliation to ERP.
• Coordinate import, export, and customs documentation (including Free Zone and BOI) with logistics partners.
• Report plan attainment, WIP, and excess and obsolete risk; keep MRP data aligned with San Jose.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, industrial engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years in production or materials planning in electronics, optics, or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Experience planning with a contract manufacturer, including consigned material.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Good written and spoken English; Thai language skills a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification; Thai customs and Free Zone experience.

Work Environment

Mostly desk-based at our partner's facility with regular time on the production floor. May require some early-morning or evening calls with the US site located in San Jose, CA.