Production Planner (Onsite)

What You Will Do

• Planning & Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and monitor production schedules and material requirements plans (MRP) to support customer demand, operational readiness, and efficient resource utilization.
• MRP Management: Oversee SAP MRP activities to ensure timely procurement of materials and components, preventing shortages and minimizing excess inventory.
• Material Management: Maintain consistent material availability, manage inventory levels, and coordinate with Supply Chain and Operations to support uninterrupted manufacturing flow.
• SIOP Collaboration: Support the SIOP cycle by partnering with Operations, Marketing, Sourcing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to develop an integrated and executable demand and supply plan.
• Forecast & Demand Alignment: Review demand forecasts, reconcile them with capacity and material availability, and address potential imbalances proactively.
• Inventory Control: Monitor and optimize inventory of raw materials and finished goods; manage obsolete or slow-moving items and maintain adherence to inventory targets.
• Performance Analysis: Track and analyze KPIs tied to production, materials, and inventory performance, implementing improvements where needed.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Coordinate with Manufacturing Operations, Procurement, Logistics, Quality, and Engineering to ensure seamless execution of plans and timely issue resolution.
• SAP Expertise: Utilize SAP to execute material planning, production order creation, inventory analysis, and ensure system data integrity.
• Issue Resolution: Identify risks including shortages, bottlenecks, and disruptions; develop and implement recovery and mitigation plans with cross-functional partners.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive enhancements to planning processes, material flow, and system accuracy to strengthen operational performance.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and present planning, performance, and service-level reports to support leadership decision-making.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Proven experience in production and material planning
• Proficiency in SAP modules
• Demonstrated skills forecasting, and inventory management

Qualifications We Prefer

• Problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional operational environment
• Analytical judgment, attention to detail, and time-management skills
• Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel functions such as PivotTables and VLOOKUPs
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace or other highly regulated industries
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, including end-to-end MRP functionality
• Experience with Sales and Operations Planning (SIOP) practices strongly preferred
• Experience in data analysis

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• A generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy, such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection, birth, adoption, parental leave benefits, Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning, Adoption Assistance, Autism Benefit, Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions, Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program, Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits, Bright Horizons, child and elder care services, Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!