Manufacturing Planner

CMI Group; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CMI Group in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Manufacturing Shop Planner for an Aerospace & Defense environment. You will own production scheduling, manage MRP, lead SIOP meetings, and ensure on-time delivery by balancing capacity and raw material availability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing scheduling within an ERP system, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and a working knowledge of ITAR compliance. On-site position with day shifts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing scheduling within an ERP environment.
• Experience leading SIOP meetings and production planning.
• Familiarity with ITAR/EAR compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production and weekly SIOP meetings to provide data and guidance.
• Develops and maintains production plans for materials planning and SIOP/revenue plans.
• Manage MRP, capacity, lead time, and assembly schedule to meet delivery expectations.
• Identify and communicate risks related to component availability and resource constraints.
• Create and track work orders for upper and lower level assemblies and components.

Skills

Manufacturing scheduling

ERP system

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Manufacturing Shop Planner

(Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing setting)

Location: CMI Group - 1515 W 17th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
Shift: Full time, day shift - On-site required, not a remote position.
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be able to comply with U.S. export control regulations (ITAR/EAR); U.S. Person status (citizen, permanent resident, or protected individual) is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive daily production and weekly SIOP meetings to provide data and guidance, identify and communicate risk, and lead problem solving efforts including risk mitigation
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to influence priorities, escalations and validate business requirements
• Develops and maintains production plans for materials planning and SIOP/revenue plans
• Manage MRP, capacity, lead time, and assembly schedule for assigned products. Ensure adequate workflow to maintain production and meet output and delivery expectations
• Requires identifying, escalating, expediting, monitoring, and resolving issues related to component availability (purchased and manufactured) and any resource constraints
• Create, compile, distribute and track work orders for upper-level assemblies and lower level components.
• Maintain work order and sales order forecasted dates to ensure they reflect current expectations
• Maintain and optimize planning parameters such as MOQ, safety stock, lead time, and capacity within ERP system
• Execute and refine forecasting processes within the ERP system and lead our SIOP process
• Analyze inventory to determine how to increase turns, avoid excess and obsolete inventory while also ensuring a constant supply of parts to support on time delivery. Manage inventory transitions associated with ECN’s, product rationalization, substitutions, and new product introductions
• Coordinate with Operations and Supply Chain and monitor part specific details. Establish and improve scheduling systems and associated processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the team and the operation
• Serves as subject matter expert for planning, develops and shares best practices and works to advance the skills and capabilities of others on the team
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including ITAR and other compliance regulations
• Partner with Program Managers to ensure shop alignment to customer needs and responsiveness. Understand the customer statement of work and contractual obligations and ensure bilateral compliance and maintenance of all relevant information such as active part numbers, pricing effectivity, and minimum order quantities.

Attributes

• Strong ability to lead and direct across multiple functions
• 5+ years of manufacturing scheduling and planning ERP system