Planner - New Product Development in Somerset

About Veeco

You probably don’t realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world’s collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us. We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world’s leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.

About the Role

Veeco is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Planner to support our IBD300, New Product Development (NPD) Supply Chain team. Based in Somerset, NJ, this role is critical to ensuring material readiness, build execution, and schedule alignment for complex NPD prototype and early production builds. In this role, you will lead planning and scheduling activities that support engineering development milestones, system builds, and customer commitments. You’ll partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Program Management to proactively manage material flow, mitigate risk, and ensure on-time delivery throughout the NPD lifecycle. This is a primarily onsite role in Somerset, NJ with some hybrid flexibility (1-2 days/week) depending on project activity requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage material requirements, build plans, and sub-assembly schedules for IBD300 NPD prototype, pilot, and early production builds.
• Drive execution against NPD milestones, ensuring material readiness aligns with engineering and program schedules.
• Act on SAP MRP planning messages, adjusting schedules based on supplier constraints, capacity limitations, and engineering changes.
• Identify, communicate, and actively resolve material availability risks that could impact NPD build schedules or system deliveries.
• Review and process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and MRB dispositions, ensuring timely incorporation into build plans and material strategies.
• Expedite materials as needed, coordinating closely with Procurement, Suppliers, Warehouse, and Quality teams to support critical NPD builds.
• Ensure build kits and system shipments are complete, accurate, and on schedule, supporting both internal development and customer-facing deliveries.
• Partner cross-functionally to manage intercompany purchase orders and continuously improve NPD material planning and execution processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience, with direct exposure to New Product Development or NPI environments (or 3+ years with a Master’s).
• Strong working knowledge of MRP, material planning, and end-to-end supply chain concepts; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting prototype, pilot, or low-volume/high-complexity builds is highly desirable.
• APICS/ASCM certification a plus.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional NPD environment.

Why Join Us

You’ll play a hands-on role in bringing Veeco’s next-generation IBD300 technology from development to reality. This is an opportunity to directly influence NPD execution, collaborate with highly technical teams, and make a visible impact on product launches in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $77,126—$97,694, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay. Other benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Remediation
• Emergency Travel Assistance

Veeco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.