Materials Planner III

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 78,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Massachusetts is seeking a Materials Planner to impact the production team through effective planning and scheduling. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience in production planning, proficiency in ERP systems, and strong analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule

Tailored Management Training

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in production planning or relevant field.
• Intermediate proficiency in ERP/MRP system(s).
• Experience in defense contracting or similar industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops plans and schedules for operations activities.
• Confers with program personnel to secure necessary information.
• Analyzes data to establish master demand and manufacturing kit release schedules.

Skills

Production planning

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

CAES by Honeywell is seeking a Materials Planner who will make an impact on the production team by planning, preparing issues, and controlling production schedules, coordinating material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements. This role also advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.

CAES by Honeywell engineers solutions for the world’s most critical missions in the defense and aerospace markets. We offer challenging, diverse projects and opportunities with long-term professional advancement in a diverse, team-based environment. The most important thing we build is TRUST.

Responsibilities

• Develops plans and schedules for Operations activities on assigned critical programs. Provides technical guidance to lower-level planning personnel. Provides support to the Program Manager in the development and maintenance of first unit flow plans and documents.
• Confers with Operations Manager and program personnel to secure and coordinate information necessary for the development of manufacturing plans and schedules. Assures that planning data items are properly maintained in ERP System and are compatible with applicable program plans and schedules.
• Analyzes various support data (computer reports, drawings, bills of material, lead times, fixed order quantities, etc.) to establish Master Demand and Manufacturing Kit Release schedules in support of contractual end item delivery requirements. Generates appropriate documents to assure plans and schedules are properly input into the ERP system. Investigates the causes of schedule impacts and recommends corrective action(s).
• Compiles monthly program summaries and status packages. Prepares charts, graphs and reports outlining program status against schedule for presentation to management.
• Assists with schedules and status of Operations non-recurring activities associated with design release, tooling, process development and test equipment. Analyzes the complexity of proposed engineering changes to assess the impact on Operations activities.
• Works to assess operations capacity and level loading.
• Reviews various reports to ensure Company inventory & scheduling systems are accurate and properly maintained. Works with department management to facilitate the collection and analysis of data in support of various department performance measurements and metrics. Recommends procedural changes when warranted.
• Coordinate with Configuration Management to keep plans and schedules compatible with product structures. Attends Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings and analyzes engineering change orders (ECO) activity to determine complexity and minimize cost and schedule impacts.
• Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge of the latest planning and scheduling techniques and applications. Maintains appropriate knowledge of Material Management Accounting System (MMAS) requirements.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree
• 5-7 years\' of experience in production planning or relevant field
• Intermediate proficiency in ERP/MRP system(s) and Microsoft Excel
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8-10 years\' relevant experience
• Production planning experience in defense contracting, aerospace or similar industry
• Certification in National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) and American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) Certified in Production and Inventory Management (C.P.I.M.) preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Advanced computer experience including proficient use of software packages for analysis and reporting
• Demonstrated organizational, presentation and communication skills
• Experience in the use of configuration systems, production planning techniques, ERP, inventory and shop floor

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Salary Range: Materials Planner III - $78,048.26 - $117,072.39 annually; Materials Planner IV - $89,755 - $134,633 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

Employment Transparency & Benefits

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

About CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develops high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail].