2027 Production Planner

Cessna Aircraft Company; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron is seeking an entry-level Production Planner to contribute to demand analysis and daily SAP-based production planning. The role offers hands-on mentorship, exposure across functions, and development opportunities within a global Fortune 500 environment.

You will collaborate with Operations and Sales to optimize capacity, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvements. A Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field is required, with 0+ years of experience, and SAP/Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field required.
• Years of Experience: 0+ years of Experience Required.
• Software Knowledge: SAP, Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Participate in demand analysis activity with Demand Planning and Sales Operations.
• Create daily production scenarios and plans in SAP.
• Enhance the usage of SAP system for accurate scheduling and drive improvements in assembly, reducing downtime and inventory.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations and Sales to optimize capacity and efficiency in the production plan.
• Ensure the production plan is communicated and updated appropriately.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and perform root cause analyses with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor order coverage and production plan as key performance indicators.
• Analyze actual and potential supply problems or delivery issues and provide timely communications to management.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - 2027 Production Planner (343187)

2027 Production Planner

Job Number: 343187

As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in demand analysis activity with Demand Planning and Sales Operations.
• Create daily production scenarios and plans in SAP.
• Enhance the usage of company's SAP system for accurate scheduling and drive improvements in assembly including minimizing downtime, reducing inefficiencies, and reducing excess inventory.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations and Sales to ensure capacity and efficiency factors are optimized in the production plan.
• Ensure production plan is communicated and updated appropriately.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and work cross-functionally to complete root cause analysis and implement solutions.
• Monitor order coverage and production plan as key performance indicators.
• Analyze actual and potential supply problems or delivery issues and provide timely communications and analysis to management.

Why Build Your Career at Textron

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

Our benefits include:

Day-one health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings options

Alternative work schedules at select locations

Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field required
• Years of Experience: 0+ years of Experience Required
• software Knowledge: SAP, Microsoft Office
  

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field required
• Years of Experience: 0+ years of Experience Required
• software Knowledge: SAP, Microsoft Office
  

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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