Planner

Moog; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial Rewards

Work/Life Balance

Health & Wellbeing

Professional Skills Development

Collaborative and Welcoming Culture

Additional site-specific benefits

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Shop Planner (Planner) to manage production schedules for multiple machining areas.

You will report to the Planning Process Manager and contribute to on-time delivery through proactive risk assessment and cross-functional coordination. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Business/Analytics (or an Associate’s with 4 years planning experience) and knowledge of MRP processes, with strong communication and a sense of urgency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, or related field; or an Associate's with 4 years planning experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MRP planning processes and strong communication skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities across functions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a leader within the organization representing supply chain.
• Create production schedules for multiple areas, prioritizing deadlines.
• Identify risks to schedule and implement mitigations.
• Release work orders and provide accurate completion dates.
• Maintain planning parameters for components and parts.
• Provide regular report-outs with clear communication to stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on problem-solving initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities for the function or business unit.

Skills

MRP planning

Communication

Urgency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Analytics

Associate's degree + 4 years planning experience

Tools

Kinaxis Rapid Response

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title

Planner

Reporting To

Planning Process Manager, MEC

Work Schedule

Onsite - Buffalo, NY

Moog, Inc. is a global leader in motion control across land, sea, air and space, pioneering advanced solutions to drive cutting edge innovation for our valued customers.

Our Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog and serves ever-evolving markets with ongoing innovation that allows for constantly developing technology and excellent career opportunities.

Our Space division in East Aurora, NY is delighted to announce a new Planner opportunity! Internally known as a Shop Planner, this person has primary scheduling responsibility for multiple areas of the business, primarily (but not limited to) the machine shop. This person will report to the Planning Process Manager and will enjoy an onsite work schedule on first shift.

This person will be responsible for communication and maintaining relationships with the machinists and performance leads who execute and govern the schedules produced, as well as with the program planning and procurement teams to provide status updates. Risk assessments, data analyses, and tactical leadership are also core functions of the role, while managing multiple priorities to meet business deadlines.

To be considered for the Shop Planner role, you will need to bring with you:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, or a related field

~OR~

• An Associate's degree in Business, Analytics, or a related field, and 4 years planning experience

~PLUS~

• Demonstrated knowledge of MRP planning processes
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong sense of urgency

It would also be ideal if you had the following preferred qualifications:

• An advanced degree or professional certifications are a plus
• Experience using Kinaxis Rapid Response
• Experience supporting lean manufacturing

As our Shop Planner, you will make critical contributions by holding responsibility for:

• Acting as a leader within the organization representing supply chain
• Creating schedules
• Identifying risk to schedule slips
• Releasing work orders
• Providing completion dates
• Maintaining planning parameters for components
• Providing report-outs with effective communication
• Participating in problem-solving initiatives cross-functionally
• Participating in continuous improvement activities for the function or business unit

In return, we care for you by providing incredible "work perks" including:

• Financial Rewards: Great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Collaborative and Welcoming Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment rooted in our 12 core values. Enhanced by multiple employee-led Employee Resource Groups, and various team-building activities, delivering a truly open and supportive workplace
• Additional site-specific benefits including miles of walking trails, sports leagues, exciting employee engagement events and more!

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $26.44-$38.46 Hourly

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.