Production Planner

Production Planner EOE Statement Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer. $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS Responsibilities Monitor MRP signals (Material buys, job release dates, overdue/exception notices). Review MPS/MRP and customer’s online portals for demand forecast while maintaining Min/Max levels. Review material and outside vendor (OSV) processing requirements. Create, release and maintain material requisitions and jobs to meet customer demand. Submit and track status of Material and OSV requisitions; confirm PO creation. Create and release work orders; maintain work order accuracy (Engineering Changes (ECs), process changes, reprints, etc.). Coordinate with production, engineering, sales, purchasing & shipping/receiving to expedite the flow of work orders. Monitor and take immediate reschedule action in case of customer demand changes (push-out or pull-ins). Audit and maintain ERP system inventory data for accuracy, including cycle count program. Work with operations team to analyze work center load/capacity and schedule work accordingly. Provide monthly/weekly delivery commitments and ensure 100% commit integrity. Monitor finished goods inventory, work in progress and reduce levels to satisfy the company's target metrics. Execute inventory transactions from issuance of material to creation of finished goods shippers. Achieve high level of customer Percent On Time Delivery (%OTD) performance and minimize overdue/past due orders. Participate in continuous improvement and cost saving initiatives. Requirements Bachelor's degree or high school diploma / GED and at least 3-5 years of experience in a production planning capacity or related aerospace experience. A proactive team player with a background in production planning/scheduling and inventory control in a capacity-constrained system. Prior machine shop planning experience preferred, but not required. Some manufacturing planning experience beyond simple assembly is required. Knowledge and experience of MRP/ERP and schedule control in a data-driven environment. Proficient in MRP (Epicor preferred but not required). Must possess excellent reasoning and communication skills. This role requires a high level of energy, creative thinking and problem solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple tasks and establish effective work priorities. Proficient in MS office. Position Details Shift: First. Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time. Location: Applied Aerospace & Defense, Enfield. Category: Manufacturing. Req Number: MAN-25-00024. Position Title: Production Control Planner. Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt. Hiring Manager(s): Paula Inglis. #J-18808-Ljbffr