Senior Production Planner

We are seeking a Senior Planner to join a growing aerospace manufacturing organization in Orange County, CA . This individual will take ownership of planning activities for an assigned business unit/product line, coordinating materials, production requirements, and shipment schedules to ensure customer delivery commitments are met. This is a highly visible role for an experienced planner who understands how to work through MRP, material shortages, production constraints, and changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Senior Planner will also serve as a subject matter expert within the planning team, supporting complex planning initiatives and providing guidance to other planners. Key Responsibilities: Own planning and material coordination for an assigned business unit/product line. Analyze customer orders and determine material requirements and availability, including castings, forgings, extrusions, and other components. Utilize MRP to identify requirements, shortages, material constraints, and allocation priorities. Develop comprehensive shipment plans and proactively expedite shortages through internal manufacturing operations and external suppliers. Coordinate with Operations, Procurement, and other cross-functional teams to resolve critical production and delivery requirements. Establish and communicate realistic shipment dates based on material availability and supplier lead times. Monitor supply flow, identify bottlenecks, and develop recovery plans to protect production schedules and revenue. Prepare planning and performance reports, including Line of Balance (LOB) and key milestone recovery reporting. Provide planning guidance and best-practice support to other members of the planning team. Support direct customer communication regarding planning activities as required. Qualifications 5+ years of planning experience , preferably within aerospace manufacturing. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. Strong working knowledge of MRP systems and material requirements planning. Understanding of manufacturing/production processes, outside processing, and general procurement functions. Demonstrated ability to manage material shortages, competing priorities, and production schedule recovery. Strong communication, attention to detail, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Experience with Avante ERP and/or Infor LN Aerospace is a plus. APICS coursework or related supply-chain/planning training is highly desirable. Why Join? High-visibility role with ownership of an aerospace product line. Opportunity to influence production performance, customer delivery, and revenue. Work cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, and business-unit leadership. Serve as a senior planning resource and subject matter expert within the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sky Limit Systems