2027 Production Planner (Weapons) - Wilmington, MA

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking an entry-level Production Planner for Wilmington, MA. You will prepare and control the production schedule, coordinate supply chain requirements, and communicate risks to the master schedule.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related fields with up to 2 years of experience, and familiar with ERP/MRP software. Security clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related fields and/or less than 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with Word, Excel, Outlook, MRP software, PowerPoint, MS Projects, EMatrix
• Experience with ERP Software, Oracle preferred.
• This position requires an individual to be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and control the Production Schedule and coordinate internal/external supply chain requirements to ensure on-time delivery of finished goods.
• Advise management on status of work in progress, material availability, and risks to schedule.
• Review supply vs. demand imbalances and provide input to S&OP processes.
• Interface with internal customers on IPTs and communicate regularly.

Skills

Student/Recent graduate

MS Office

ERP knowledge

Security clearance ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain

Tools

MRP software

Oracle ERP

MS Projects

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description - 2027 Production Planner (Weapons) - Wilmington, MA (342561)

Job Number

342561

About the Entry Level Role

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.

Who We Are

Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support.

All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company — Textron Inc. — which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.

A Day in the Life of an Associate Production Planner:

Prepare and control the Production Schedule; coordinate the internal & external supply chain requirements to ensure appropriate flow of materials to support on time delivery of finished goods.

Advises management on the status of work in progress, material availability, potential production or capacity issues, and risks to the schedule.

Monitors internal and external supply chain alignment - identifies and resolves potential constraints, prepares work orders and purchase requisitions to support the master production schedule.

Reviews and communicates supply vs. demand imbalances to Program Manager; provides input to Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

Plays an integral role on Integrated Product Teams (IPT) effectively interfacing and communicating with internal customers on a regularly scheduled basis.

Schedules and expedites the movement of materials by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.

Supports the Product Manager / Account Manager by providing program work completion dates and / or risks.

Analyzes pegging reports (and other system tools) to determine critical path constraints. Performs product lead time analysis.

Qualifications

WhatYou’llNeed:

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related fields and/or less than 2 years of relevant work experience.

Familiarity with Word, Excel, Outlook, MRP software, PowerPoint, MS Projects, EMatrix

Experience with ERP Software, Oracle preferred.

This position requires an individual to be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Why Build Your Career at Textron

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

Our benefits include:

Competitive compensation

Day‑one health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings options

Alternative work schedules at select locations

Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

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.

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

Qualifications

WhatYou’llNeed:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related fields and/or less than 2 years of relevant work experience.

• Familiarity with Word, Excel, Outlook, MRP software, PowerPoint, MS Projects, EMatrix

• Experience with ERP Software, Oracle preferred.

• This position requires an individual to be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Why Build Your Career at Textron

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

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation

• Day‑one health and wellness benefits

• Retirement savings options

• Tuition reimbursement

• Alternative work schedules at select locations

• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

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.

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

Recruiting Timeline: Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is 77000 - 77000 per year.

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.

Classified Information Statement - Select value to add statement to job posting Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.