Planner

About AllClear Aerospace & Defense AllClear Aerospace & Defense is the military aviation aftermarket industry’s leading provider of mission‑ready solutions. We provide excellence in sustainment for the U.S. militaries and its allies. Headquartered in Miramar, Florida, AllClear’s sustainment solutions cover over 25 of the most utilized military aircraft platforms, supported with distribution agreements from leading OEMs, in‑house and managed repair services, engineered products, manufacturing, and logistics solutions. Description To learn more visit GoAllClear.com. Summary We are seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented Planner to support aerospace and defense manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for planning production requirements, developing and maintaining bills of material, coordinating material planning and procurement, and managing inventory for sheet metal, soft goods, and machine components. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating all released jobs through shop floor and outside processing (OSP) operations and will work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering teams. This role prioritizes and expedites parts to meet customer delivery requirements while maintaining compliance with aerospace quality standards. Duties And Responsibilities Production Planning Develop and maintain production schedules to support customer delivery commitments and internal manufacturing capacity. Plan and release work orders for sheet metal fabrication, assembly, and machined part production. Analyze demand forecasts, backlog, and customer orders to establish planning priorities. Monitor material availability, labor capacity, tooling constraints, and production priorities. Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and program management to resolve schedule conflicts and production issues. Track production performance metrics including on‑time delivery, work‑in‑process (WIP), and schedule adherence. Develop bills of material from blueprints. Read blueprints and apply mathematical proficiency to planning activities. Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), revision updates, and configuration control requirements associated with legacy aircraft programs. Maintain ERP/MRP system data accuracy including BOMs, routings, lead times, and inventory parameters. Monitor supplier delivery performance and expedite materials as needed. Manage inventory planning, shortage resolution, and long‑lead procurement strategies to support uninterrupted production. Education & Experience Associate’s degree or coursework in aerospace manufacturing, aviation, or a related field. Three (3) or more years of experience in production planning, supply chain, purchasing, or manufacturing operations within an aerospace manufacturing environment. Experience supporting aerospace and defense programs, preferably legacy aircraft platforms. Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems to support planning, procurement, inventory management, routings, and material requirements. Create complete manufacturing work packages with accurate routing, documentation, and production requirements. Ability to read engineering drawings, bills of material (BOMs), and technical specifications. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business software applications. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. Strong understanding of: sheet metal fabrication, soft goods manufacturing, blueprint reading, and precision machined components. Preferred Qualifications Experience with military and defense contracts. Familiarity with legacy aircraft sustainment and obsolescence management. Experience working with DCMA, GSI, LSI, and other defense contract requirements. Knowledge of long lead‑time procurement strategies and supplier risk mitigation. Competencies Production scheduling and material planning. Supplier relationship management. Inventory control and forecasting. Cross‑functional communication. Attention to detail and accuracy. Urgency and follow‑through. Risk management and decision‑making. Continuous improvement mindset. Performance Metrics Purchase order accuracy. Material shortage reduction. Work order release accuracy. Inventory accuracy. Schedule adherence to customer commitments. Physical Demands and Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand and walk 6 to 8 hours a day. Must be able to work with their hands, arms and be extremely accurate. Must be able to walk, sit, and stand on a regular basis. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Customary physical demands for an office environment. While performing the duties of this job in the production area, the employee is regularly exposed to moving high‑speed machinery and mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to machine oils, metal fillings, acetone, paints, solvents, grease, cutting fluids, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock or vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. #J-18808-Ljbffr