Planner

Job Title : Aerospace Planner Support

Job Description :

• In this role, you will require knowledge and experience with the aerospace manufacturing and material movement with experience of planning, forecasting, placement & expediting of critical orders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface with client personnel and the ability to collaborate with a team is required.
• Proficient in Excel, using / creating spreadsheets, and experience with SAP.
• This is considered an onsite position, meaning in this role the candidate will be expected to work onsite at the client facility in Rockford, IL daily Monday - Friday for 40 hrs / week minimally.
• Primary Responsibilities include managing inventory, communicating order status and changes, driving continuous improvement of scheduling functions, and facilitating inventory consensus across sales, operations, and procurement.
• This position involves a high level of interaction with a variety of business functions and assists with achieving the daily operational tasks and goals.

Responsibilities include :

• Thorough understanding of production planning, scheduling, and coordination.
• Track, optimize, run and report work done in manufacturing operations
• High accountability to follow through on action items and drive results.
• Experience with manufacturing shop floor and material movement is required.
• Knowledge and use of SAP and the ability to complete SAP related tasks at times.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface with personnel are required.
• Proficient with the use of Excel for spreadsheets, V-look ups, pivot tables.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills are preferred with solid organizational skills and attention to detail.

Execute the following tasks to include :

• Complete customer / client training in key planning functions to support the role.
• Review parts for the program, and verify orders are placed.
• Review part shortages and expedite for best deliveries.
• Attend program meetings for material questions.
• Assist with other programs / planning activities per manager

Qualifications :

• Associate degree in a related fields such as business, manufacturing, inventory control and / or 2 year(s) of relevant experience
• Background in the aerospace industry
• Knowledge of configuration management, SAP, Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel, are strongly preferred.
• Exposure to various manufacturing processes
• An ability to build positive intercompany relationships
• Outstanding communication and reporting skills
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Last updated : 2024-05-15