Planning Coordinator

Planning Coordinator

Location: Torrance, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 11 months
• Pay Rate: $30.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Shift 1 (Morning) starts between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Planning Coordinator performs diversified duties related to purchasing, scheduling, and expediting finished goods and components to support strategic inventory goals and to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders. Requires judgment in anticipating future requirements through analysis and interpretation of current production status. Participates in daily Tier 1 activities to coordinate and streamline inventory kitting and order status reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate required documentation and/or system transactions to allocate, purchase, or reschedule material as required.
• Utilizes purchase order past due reporting to establish and reassign new delivery due dates for purchased orders.
• Coordinate with engineering and strategic sourcing to identify and drive supplier fulfillment from purchase order issuance to part receipt into stock.
• Provide liaison support between Planning and Stockroom kitting operations to ensure timely order processing.
• Update and maintain purchase orders in MRP system for changes in design and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with quality and production buyers to ensure adequate prioritizing and effective turnaround of supplier FAIR and/or purchasing documentation.
• Coordinate with supply chain buyers on resolving MRB items process RTV Return to Vendor shipments in a timely manner. Perform routine inventory counts on MRB, RTV and Hold locations.
• Ensure MRB and WIP MRP transactions are conducted accurately and timely.
• Support the planning and execution of activities for cycle count and annual plant physical inventory (API).
• Perform all other duties as directed by Supply Chain Manager, including flex to support OTD and sales plant goals.

Required Experience

• 2 years of experience in supply chain operations, or an associate's degree in a related field.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems and standards.

Required Skills

• Ability to work with multiple functional departments (sales, operations, finance, and Quality).
• Ability to work daily and/or weekend overtime when needed.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with SAP or equivalent ERP systems.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in a related field (in lieu of 2 years of experience in supply chain operations).

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to operate powered industrial machinery (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Must be able to work in environments with exposure to noise, dust, and temperature fluctuations.
• May be required to wear chemical-resistant gloves when handling certain materials.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a global power management company operating in more than 100 countries, with revenues of approximately $20.8 billion and a workforce of approximately 160,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1911, the organization develops intelligent power management technologies spanning electrical systems, aerospace components, vehicle powertrain solutions, and data center infrastructure all critical to the global energy transition. Teams here include electrical engineers, power systems specialists, aerospace technicians, software developers, and supply chain professionals working together at impressive scale.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-17527

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