Additive Manufacturing Production Planner: Drive Ops & Innovation

University of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) invites qualified candidates for the Additive Manufacturing Production Planner position in Dayton, Ohio. The role focuses on driving production, logistics, and innovation across aerospace and vehicle Sustainment projects, with responsibilities spanning schedule management, ERP administration, and inventory control.

Located at the Integrated Technology Operations Center, the role reports to the Production Control Group Lead and requires a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of related experience.
• 3 years of experience in logistics analysis and production planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in inventory management and control.
• 3 years of experience ERP configuration and utilization for resource planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient at using MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc) to track/present data.
• Experience creating and briefing production reports to senior leadership.
• Supplier Management experience
• Inventory and Inventory analysis experience
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Valid drivers license with low risk driving record.
• Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production schedule and coordinate with supply chain activities.
• Coordinate shipments of parts to/from customers and vendors.
• ERP software administration and inventory management and related purchasing activities.
• Coordinate, compile, and facilitate periodic AM metrics reviews.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage special projects as needed.

Skills

Logistics analysis

Production planning

ERP configuration

MS Office

Data reporting

Supplier management

Inventory analysis

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Driver's license

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Procurement / Supply Chain degree (preferred)

Tools

Global Shop Solutions ERP

Runway for procurement

Job description

University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) invites qualified candidates for the Additive Manufacturing Production Planner position in Dayton, Ohio. The role focuses on driving production, logistics, and innovation across aerospace and vehicle Sustainment projects, with responsibilities spanning schedule management, ERP administration, and inventory control.

Located at the Integrated Technology Operations Center, the role reports to the Production Control Group Lead and requires a valid