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Remote planner jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like supply chain, marketing, construction, and financial services, at remote-first firms and distributed enterprise teams hiring everyone from entry-level coordinators to senior strategic planners. Employers hiring remotely right now include Fidelity Investments, Toole Design, and Saint-Gobain. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About Veeco
You probably don’t realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It’s a bold statement, but it’s true. 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.
We’re looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers.
- Manage assigned daily work orders in SAP, including release, prioritization, sequencing, status maintenance, and closure, in accordance with established procedures.
- Build and adjust short-term production schedules for assigned products or work centers based on material availability, labor, capacity, and current shop-floor conditions.
- Monitor open, in-process, constrained, and late work orders; identify execution gaps and take defined recovery actions or escalate when additional support is required.
- Reprioritize and reschedule work to address material shortages, rework, labor constraints, capacity disruptions, and expedite requests.
- Act on Material Requirements Planning (MRP) exception messages as execution signals for assigned work orders.
- Maintain accurate SAP data, including work order status, priorities, lead times, quantities, and completion information.
- Partner with Manufacturing Supervisors and Production Managers to confirm build priorities and communicate clear schedule direction to the shop floor.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain and Stores to resolve material constraints affecting assigned schedules.
- Support implementation of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions within active work orders.
- Participate in daily production, shortage, and schedule-recovery reviews; provide factual updates on risks, commitments, and expected completion dates.
- Use established planning and production-control practices to support schedule adherence, work-in-process control, throughput, and data accuracy.
- Identify recurring execution issues and recommend practical improvements to scheduling, work order control, or production flow.
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- A minimum of 2 years of related experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, or production control; or a master’s degree with no prior related experience; or equivalent education and experience will be considered.
- Experience supporting production schedules and work order execution in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with SAP production planning, work order management, or MRP execution; or similar ERP planning system to maint production or work order data.
- Experience in low-volume, high-mix, long-lead, or complex electromechanical equipment manufacturing.
- Exposure to ECN implementation, MRB dispositions, rework coordination, Lean Manufacturing, WIP control, or production-flow improvement.
- Working knowledge of short-term production scheduling, work order control, and manufacturing execution.
- Ability to review multiple factors, including material, labor, capacity, priorities, and rework, and select an appropriate action within defined procedures.
- Ability to recognize when a situation requires deviation from standard practice and escalate appropriately.
- Ability to work directly with manufacturing teams and build productive cross-functional relationships.
- Practical problem-solving skills and a consistent focus on schedule recovery and follow-through.
- Attention to detail and accountability for assigned work orders, schedule data, and commitments.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain priorities, risks, and status.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a changing production environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $62,000—$84,000 plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to recruiting@veeco.com.
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.
About Veeco
You probably don’t realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It’s a bold statement, but it’s true. 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.
We’re looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers.
- Manage assigned daily work orders in SAP, including release, prioritization, sequencing, status maintenance, and closure, in accordance with established procedures.
- Build and adjust short-term production schedules for assigned products or work centers based on material availability, labor, capacity, and current shop-floor conditions.
- Monitor open, in-process, constrained, and late work orders; identify execution gaps and take defined recovery actions or escalate when additional support is required.
- Reprioritize and reschedule work to address material shortages, rework, labor constraints, capacity disruptions, and expedite requests.
- Act on Material Requirements Planning (MRP) exception messages as execution signals for assigned work orders.
- Maintain accurate SAP data, including work order status, priorities, lead times, quantities, and completion information.
- Partner with Manufacturing Supervisors and Production Managers to confirm build priorities and communicate clear schedule direction to the shop floor.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain and Stores to resolve material constraints affecting assigned schedules.
- Support implementation of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions within active work orders.
- Participate in daily production, shortage, and schedule-recovery reviews; provide factual updates on risks, commitments, and expected completion dates.
- Use established planning and production-control practices to support schedule adherence, work-in-process control, throughput, and data accuracy.
- Identify recurring execution issues and recommend practical improvements to scheduling, work order control, or production flow.
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- A minimum of 2 years of related experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, or production control; or a master’s degree with no prior related experience; or equivalent education and experience will be considered.
- Experience supporting production schedules and work order execution in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with SAP production planning, work order management, or MRP execution; or similar ERP planning system to maint production or work order data.
- Experience in low-volume, high-mix, long-lead, or complex electromechanical equipment manufacturing.
- Exposure to ECN implementation, MRB dispositions, rework coordination, Lean Manufacturing, WIP control, or production-flow improvement.
- Working knowledge of short-term production scheduling, work order control, and manufacturing execution.
- Ability to review multiple factors, including material, labor, capacity, priorities, and rework, and select an appropriate action within defined procedures.
- Ability to recognize when a situation requires deviation from standard practice and escalate appropriately.
- Ability to work directly with manufacturing teams and build productive cross-functional relationships.
- Practical problem-solving skills and a consistent focus on schedule recovery and follow-through.
- Attention to detail and accountability for assigned work orders, schedule data, and commitments.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain priorities, risks, and status.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a changing production environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $62,000—$84,000 plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to recruiting@veeco.com.
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.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Food & Beverage
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote planner jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning, supply chain management, or a related field
- Proficiency in GIS, ERP systems, or project management software depending on specialization
- Two or more years of planning experience in the relevant industry or function
- AICP, CPIM, or PMP certification preferred or required for many mid-level roles
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience interpreting data to inform decisions
- Ability to collaborate across departments and present planning recommendations to stakeholders
Tips for Your Remote Planner Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote planner openings from companies across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote planner employers screen for written clarity before the first interview. Rewrite your resume bullets to show outcomes you drove through documented plans, shared briefs, or cross-functional coordination, not just tasks you completed.
Build a planning portfolio before you apply
Collect two or three examples of plans you have created, whether project timelines, supply schedules, or content calendars, and format them as shareable documents. Remote hiring managers want proof you can produce structured, readable work without hand-holding.
Prepare for tool-specific interview questions
Remote planner interviews routinely include questions about the planning and collaboration tools you use daily. Know your way around project management platforms, shared spreadsheets, and documentation tools so you can answer concretely about how you coordinate work across people and time zones.
Remote Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote planner job?
Target companies with distributed teams or fully remote operations, since those organizations are built to support planners who work independently without in-person check-ins. Remote employers screen hard for written communication, self-direction, and comfort with async tools like project management software and shared documentation platforms. A portfolio or work samples showing completed planning projects gives you a concrete edge over candidates who only list responsibilities.
Which companies hire remote planners?
Remote planner roles are posted by Fidelity Investments, Toole Design, and Saint-Gobain and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first firms, large distributed enterprises in supply chain, tech, and professional services, and consulting organizations with geographically spread clients are among the most consistent sources of remote planner openings.
Can you get a remote planner job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level planner roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage your own workload and communicate proactively from day one without in-person supervision. Companies that hire entry-level remote planners tend to look for candidates who can show organized work samples, familiarity with planning or project management tools, and a demonstrated ability to follow through independently, even if that comes from academic projects or volunteer coordination.
Do you need a degree for remote planner jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated planning skills, tool proficiency, and a record of completed projects alongside or instead of a specific degree. In fields like supply chain and marketing, relevant certifications and hands-on results often carry as much weight as formal education, especially when a candidate can show their work clearly in a remote-friendly format like a portfolio or case summary.
Which industries hire the most remote planners?
Remote planner roles concentrate in Education, Food & Beverage, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire planners remotely because their operations run across distributed teams and time zones, making location-independent coordination a core part of how the work gets done.
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