Program Planner

Job Summary

Responsible for planning and executing customer delivery orders and ensure efficient and effective materials to achieve company objectives. Develops and maintains production schedules and works closely with Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Quality and other supporting functions in integrating information required to meet production schedules. Identifies issues preventing execution of production plans, aggressively pursues timely closure of the same, escalates issues in a timely and appropriate manner, and provides comprehensive status to management.

Essential Functions

• Initiate planning process to MRP demand.
• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules to meet MRP demand.
• Monitor shop workload and capacity, ensuring necessary resources are available.
• Coordinate with Production Management team to optimize shop capacity and resource allocation.
• Issues orders and coordinates with Procurement to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Analyze production data to identify and resolve bottlenecks and implement effective solutions.
• Identifies issues impacting or which have potential to impact production schedules, recommend remedial actions, and achieve closure in support of production schedules.
• Maintain accurate records and report on production activities, and work-in-progress using the MRP.
• Collaborating with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and other supporting functions to resolve issues and integrate information on production schedules.
• Supports and evaluate Bids with planning information such as accurate lead time.
• Generates Forecast of 3-6 month Production Schedule.
• Reports and Chairs Weekly Production Meetings.
• Reviews Bill of Materials (BOM's) to verify lead times and manage to schedules.
• Generates and approves the release of shipments to the customer.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Guide and assist junior planners as needed.
• Perform other relevant tasks and duties as assigned to support production objectives.

Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or Operations Management, or similar and 5+ years of experience in production planning or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes, inventory management, and supply chain.
• Experience in Lean Mfg. / continuous improvement, problem-solving teams.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion about matters related to production planning decisions.
• Proficiency in MRP systems; Infor VISUAL preferred.
• Ability to understand and interpret Bill of Materials (BOM) preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, problem-solve, good communication, and time management skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Job Title: Program Planner

Reports To: Production Manager

Job Type: Full time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Salary Range: $75k to $100k per year. This estimated range represents a good faith projection of what we believe is a competitive compensation range for this position. Please understand that the offered salary will be determined based on factors such as the applicant's credentials, experiences, and the specific requirements of the role, as well as potential internal equity and external market considerations. We do not customarily hire at the top end of the range. East/West adheres to pay transparency and equity principles and strives to remain competitive within the market. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. The full compensation package will be shared and discussed during the hiring process. In addition to the base salary, East/West is committed to supporting our team's well-being and professional growth through a comprehensive benefits package. This generous benefits package, includes but is not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
• Aflac Voluntary benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital, STD)
• PTO (3 weeks accrued first year!)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with matching
• Pet Insurance
• 9/80 work schedule (Every other Friday off)

EOE / Veteran

EAST/WEST INDUSTRIES INC. is a woman-owned small business located in Ronkonkoma, NY. We are a world leader in the development and production of aircraft seats and life support systems for high-performance military aircraft, and ground support equipment for servicing such aircraft.