Senior Planner

• Plans and schedules production work flow in an aftermarket aerospace environment according to each item's manufacturing sequence of operations, capacity constraints and lead times to fulfill customer requirements.
• Coordinate low-volume, high-mix production for parts, including legacy, out-of-production, and obsolete components, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and service agreements. Evaluates shortages and manages prompt solutions keeping appropriate stakeholders informed of any potential problem as required.
• Collaborate with engineering and supply chain teams to address unique challenges of aftermarket planning, such as limited material availability and fluctuating customer demands.
• Prepares production reports, productivity reports, cost analysis graphs and delivery charts that drive process and performance improvement.
• Analyzes supply and demand indicators; ensures efficient and quality execution of requirements and purchasing action messages, manages supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance and improvement.
• Ensure smooth material flow for repair or aftermarket operations, aligning with customer urgency requirements such as AOG demands and minimal downtime.
• Reviews and evaluates engineering drawings, calculates quantities and types of material, parts, or other items required, determines “make versus buy,” establishes safety stock/reorder points, and validates bills of material in the MRP system
• Reads and reviews engineering drawings and documentation and coordinate any changes.
• Read, interpret, create and validate complex, multi-level bill of material.
• Manages item master parameters to support best business practices and system-driven solutions.
• Maintains inventory levels to meet company goals.
• Supports testing and certification requirements for new programs.
• Preserves engineering revision control.
• Act as a key ERP system user, leveraging its functionality to optimize planning and material management for aftermarket operations. Collaborates with stakeholders on lead times, planning items and any related elements.
• Conduct root cause analyses and lead process improvement projects.

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years' experience in production or material planning, with a strong focus on aftermarket aerospace operations such as MRO, spares, or service centers.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Degree in business, supply chain or logistics management preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 standards and MRP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).

• Previous experience in supply chain, purchasing, planning, or sourcing, with a demonstrated understanding of aftermarket needs, including managing legacy parts and addressing obsolescence.
• Ability to read and analyze engineering prints and drawings
• APICS certification (CSCM/CPIM) or equivalent certification in supply chain management, with experience applying these principles to aftermarket challenges.

• Dedication and commitment to ensure all work is completed without exception.
• Willingness to learn and develop new competencies
• Strong written and verbal business communications abilities
• Self-starter with ability to drive improvement, meet timeliness and objectives
• Identifying problems working with teams to solve through leading actions collaboratively
• Ability to analyze and communicate requirements
• Ability to negotiate, influence, and win respect
• Ability to make timely decisions and take action
• Ability to provide information regarding tasks, plans, schedule and strategy to stakeholders
• Customer service oriented

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