Aerospace Production Planner: Schedule & MRP Expert

DSJ Global; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Planner in Whippany, NJ to synchronize demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity in a fast-paced environment. You will link Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing to keep production on track and preserve customer commitments.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in a related field, 2+ years in planning, and strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or engineering.
• 2+ years in Production/Scheduling or Supply Chain planning.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Hands-on ERP/MRP experience (SAP/Oracle/JD Edwards/Epicor).
• Strong scheduling, inventory management & material flow.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred.
• APICS/ASCM certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with demand.
• Analyze material availability, inventory, capacity, and requirements.
• Release and prioritize work orders to support operations.
• Collaborate with Procurement to mitigate shortages.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve scheduling issues.
• Monitor schedule performance, delivery metrics, and inventory health.
• Maintain planning data in ERP/MRP systems.
• Support process-improvement initiatives to boost efficiency.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Decision making

Prioritization in fast-paced env.

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking a Planner in Whippany, NJ to synchronize demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity in a fast-paced environment. You will link Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing to keep production on track and preserve customer commitments.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in a related field, 2+ years in planning, and strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills.