Aerospace Production Planner | ERP/MRP Scheduling & BOMs

KLA Industries; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries in Stafford, VA, is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate production scheduling and materials alignment with demand and capacity. This role collaborates with Procurement, Inventory Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to ensure readiness and timely execution of schedules.

The ideal candidate has experience with ERP/MRP, strong Excel skills, and effective cross-functional communication. This is an on-site, full-time position with benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing operations, or related fields
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) concepts
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis
• Proficiency with SharePoint and Microsoft Office 365
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, inventory levels, and production capacity
• Monitor work orders and production progress to ensure adherence to planned schedules
• Review material shortages and coordinate with stakeholders to minimize production disruptions
• Create, release, and maintain manufacturing work orders within the ERP system
• Support production readiness by ensuring materials, work orders, and planning data are accurate and available
• Update and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), routing information, and planning parameters
• Track work order status, schedule attainment, production progress, material consumption, and output accuracy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve planning and scheduling issues
• Generate and maintain production, inventory, and planning reports
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of manufacturing and program needs

Skills

Production planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

ERP/MRP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Operations Management / Business Administration

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

SharePoint

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Excel

Job description

KLA Industries in Stafford, VA, is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate production scheduling and materials alignment with demand and capacity. This role collaborates with Procurement, Inventory Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to ensure readiness and timely execution of schedules.

The ideal candidate has experience with ERP/MRP, strong Excel skills, and effective cross-functional communication. This is an on-site, full-time position with benefits.