Planning Analyst

Work Schedule 9/80 schedule option – onsite in Torrance, CA. Job Title Planning Analyst Reporting To Operations Planning Manager About Moog’s Military Aircraft Group Moog’s Military Aircraft Group provides flight control equipment and systems to the world’s leading military platforms. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs about 14,000 employees in 20+ countries. About the Role Reporting to the Torrance Site Operations Planning Manager, the Planning Analyst will plan and coordinate production activities to meet customer demand and organizational goals. The role requires expertise in production planning, data analytics, and planning systems. Key Responsibilities Maintain production schedules, ensuring alignment with customer orders, forecasts, and inventory levels, while accommodating maintenance and downtime. Monitor planning KPIs and provide recommendations to leadership for planning alignment. Collaborate with Production teams, Program Management, and Supply Chain departments to optimize workflow and resolve scheduling conflicts. Work with the Master Planner to set appropriate planning flags in the system. Be an expert on MRP/ERP/SAP and/or other system changes and integration. Plan, coordinate, schedule, and suggest changes to program plans. Coordinate with Manufacturing Supervision and support groups to provide a workable schedule and assist in correcting work order discrepancies. Monitor total scope and progress of program plans. Analyze part requirements, orders, schedules, reschedules and expedite assigned items based on review of manually generated reports or MRP/data processing outputs. Work alongside the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) team to ensure part‑planning parameters information is up to date using DDMRP/ERP system. Prepare and update reports and action plans for responsible programs and present to Manufacturing Management, Program Management, Purchasing, Contracts, Quality, Engineering, and on occasion to customers. Train new employees and assist in overall training/education needs. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Industrial Management with a minimum of two years’ experience as a Production Planning Analyst, or equivalent (e.g., associate’s degree with eight years of manufacturing experience). Two years as a Program Analyst is a minimum in all cases. APICS certification would replace two to three years of manufacturing experience. Security clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance. Additional Qualifications Experience making professional presentations to upper management. Strong analytical skills; ability to collect data and present in run charts or bi‑modal type distributions. Strong statistical background is a plus. Experience in the aerospace industry. Production Planning experience in a machine shop environment. Proficiency with advanced Excel functions (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP). APICS certification or coursework is a plus. Experience with SAP, DDMRP, or Rapid Response platform is a plus. Knowledge of Demand Driven Process – a strong plus. Supply chain experience. SQL programming experience. Understanding of general material control systems and detailed knowledge of the computer‑based control systems used at Mo\,—\,master schedule, requirements planning, inventory control, kitting and shop floor control. Strong human relations skills to manage conflicting objectives of maximum shipments and minimum inventories. Key Competencies Analytical Skills Business Writing Advanced manufacturing scheduling techniques (pull systems, Heijunka, process flow, etc.) Benefits & Compensation Financial Rewards: competitive compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan at eligible locations, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave program, relocation assistance. Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and other supplemental benefit coverages. Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development, and other personal growth programs. Culture: Warm, respectful, family‑like environment driven by Moog’s 12 core values; multiple Employee Resource Groups; open and welcoming to all. 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off. Salary Range Torrance, CA: $90,000.00 – $115,000.00 annually. Salary Range Disclaimer The base salary range represents the low and high end of Moog’s salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary based on factors including location, experience, and performance. The listed range is one component of Moog’s total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and region‑specific benefits. This position requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Equal Opportunity Employer. Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affirms the right of every person to participate in employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. 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