Planner 2

Safran Cabin; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Cabin in California is seeking a Planner to oversee all planning activities, producing schedules, material lists, and production plans to ensure on-time delivery of aircraft products.

The role requires 3+ years in production or materials planning, strong MRP/ERP knowledge, and the ability to read engineering drawings. You will coordinate BOMs, manage inventory, and support certification efforts while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in ERP/MRP environment.
• 3+ years of production or material planning experience.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO9001 quality systems.
• MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule workflow for each workstation per manufacturing sequence.
• Control material requirements per BOM and production flow.
• Expedite operations to meet schedules and adjust plans as needed.
• Prepare production reports, productivity analyses, and delivery charts.
• Review engineering drawings and validate BOM quantities and make/buy decisions.
• Set up purchase requisitions and manage intercompany distribution orders.
• Maintain inventory levels to meet company goals.
• Support testing and certification requirements for new programs.
• Preserve engineering revision control and coordinate changes.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced staff.
• Escalate complex issues to higher level staff when needed.

Skills

Materials planning (MRP/ERP)

Reading engineering drawings

Analytical problem solving

Effective communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in ERP/MRP environment

Tools

MS Office

MRP system

Job description

The Planner is responsible for overseeing all planning activities to assure successful delivery of the product. This position will be responsible for performing tasks and duties associated with product manufacture planning, including producing schedules, material lists, and production plans

Job description:

• Plans and schedules work flow for every single work station according to the manufacturing sequence of operation and control lead time.
• Control the material requirements, as per BOM's, manufacturing sequence, assembly and production work flow.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Prepares production reports, productivity reports, cost analysis graphs and delivery charts that drive process and performance improvement.
• Reviews and evaluates engineering drawings, calculates quantities and types of material, parts, or other items required, determines “make versus buy,” establishes safety stock/Reorder points, and validates Bill of Material in the MRP system.
• Sets up all purchase requisitions for Purchasing personnel, based on need dates, lead times and quantity requirements.
• Plans and releases intercompany requirements and maintains Distribution Orders to ensure on time delivery and right quality.
• Manages intercompany transfers.
• Read, interpret, create and validate complex, multi-level Bill of Material.
• Evaluates shortages and manages prompt solutions keeping appropriate stakeholders informed of any potential problem as required.
• Reads and reviews engineering drawings and documentation and coordinate any changes.
• Maintains inventory levels to meet company goals.
• Supports testing and certification requirements for new programs
• Preserves engineering revision control.
• May provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to less experienced staff.
• Performs work under general supervision.
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and escalates more complex issues to higher level staff.

Candidate skills & requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience working in an ERP/MRP environment required Experience: 3+ years of production planning and/or material planning experience.

Computer Skills:

• Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO9001.
• MS Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with an MRP system.

Other Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of materials planning system (MRP/ERP) requirements, purchase order and manufacturing order generation process logic, and inventory management practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of Material Management operational concepts surrounding production planning, inventory control, purchasing, stockroom operation and shipping and receiving.
• Familiarity with the procurement of raw materials, standards, parts, and commodities related to aircraft lavatory production.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail.
• Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.
• Ability to read and analyze engineering prints and drawings.
• Dedication and commitment to ensure all work is completed without exception.
• Willingness to learn and develop new competencies.
• Strong written and verbal business communications abilities
• Self-starter with ability to drive improvement, meet timeliness and objectives.
• Identifying problems working with teams to solve through leading actions collaboratively.