Planner - Plant Logistics (Aerospace)

Schaeffler; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) matching

Schaeffler Academy – learning and dev.

Wellness programs

Job summary

Schaeffler in Danbury, CT is seeking a Planner - Plant Logistics to develop and maintain production schedules in an aerospace-oriented environment. You will partner across Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Engineering, Customer Service, and Logistics to ensure material, capacity, tooling, documentation, and quality requirements are aligned before production release.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of production or material planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum of three years in production planning or a plant-based supply chain role.
• Strong understanding of MRP, BOM, routings, lead times, and inventory management.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination across multiple functions.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship; export control US Person requirement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand, backlog, capacity, and lead times.
• Translate requirements into executable shop-floor plans and release production orders when materials and drawings are available.
• Review MRP outputs to keep plans accurate and actionable.
• Monitor orders through machining, heat treatment, coating, inspection, and assembly.
• Identify and elevate risks like delays, shortages, and capacity constraints before customer impact.
• Coordinate across Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Suppliers, and Engineering to align priorities.
• Maintain visibility of status, aging orders, bottlenecks, and recovery plans.
• Support delivery performance and backlog reduction through capacity and demand analysis.
• Maintain master data like lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, and planning strategies.
• Participate in daily/strategic planning forums and provide accurate status updates.

Skills

MRP understanding

ERP systems

SAP experience

English proficiency

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Job Overview

The Planner - Plant Logistics develops and maintains feasible production plans that support customer delivery, inventory goals, and efficient manufacturing operations in an aerospace environment. This role partners with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Engineering, Customer Service, and Logistics to ensure material, capacity, tooling, documentation, and quality requirements are aligned before production release. The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-mix, low-volume environment with long lead times, multiple operation sequences, outside processing, and changing customer priorities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer demand, backlog, material availability, manufacturing capacity, lead times, and operational priorities.
• Translate master production requirements into executable shop-floor plans and ensure production orders are released only when materials, capacity, tooling, drawings, specifications, and required documentation are available.
• Review and act on MRP outputs including recommendations, exception messages, planned orders, production orders, and material availability to keep plans accurate and actionable.
• Monitor production orders end-to-end through machining, heat treatment, coating, inspection, outside processing, assembly, testing, and final release.
• Identify and elevate risks early such as schedule delays, material shortages, capacity constraints, quality holds, engineering issues, and execution problems before they impact customer deliveries.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Suppliers, and Engineering to align priorities, resolve shortages, manage nonconformances, support outside processing, and handle revision-controlled documentation.
• Maintain visibility of production status and recovery actions including aging work orders, past‑due operations, bottlenecks, backlog, and recovery plans for overdue customer requirements.
• Support delivery performance and backlog reduction by analyzing customer demand changes, production capacity, inventory commitments, and planned versus actual performance to improve on-time delivery.
• Maintain planning integrity and master data such as lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, planning strategies, and other MRP-related settings, while supporting inventory reduction and preventing excess production or premature releases.
• Participate in daily and strategic planning forums such as production meetings, shortage reviews, backlog reviews, and S&OP activities, while providing accurate status updates, delivery projections, and continuous improvement support.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum of three years of experience in production planning, material planning, manufacturing scheduling, or a related plant-based supply chain role
• Strong understanding of MRP, production orders, bills of material, routings, lead times, capacity constraints, and inventory management principles
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex production scenarios and translate demand requirements into realistic, executable production plans
• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions
• Proven ability to identify risks early, communicate unfavorable information clearly, and drive corrective actions through to closure
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems; SAP experience is preferred
• Professional working proficiency in English
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

Base Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 Annually

Compensation is determined based on the position’s scope and level. Individual offers are established through the interview and selection process and consider several factors unique to each candidate, including job-related skills, education, relevant experience, certifications, demonstrated abilities, and internal pay equity.

At Schaeffler, our success is driven by our employees. We value what you bring to our business, which is why we are committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that gives you and your family the care you need to lead healthy, productive lives. This includes amongst others the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Employees receive access to a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, ensuring their well-being and peace of mind.
• Generous retirement savings options: The company provides competitive 401(k) matching contributions (up to 6%), empowering employees to build a secure financial future.
• Professional development opportunities: The company invests in its employees' growth by offering skill development workshops, and ongoing learning and developmentprograms.Through our Schaeffler Academy you will have access to a state-of-the‑art and comprehensive learning and training offering.
• Wellness initiatives: Employees have access to wellness programs and resources aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional health, fostering a supportive and thriving work environment.

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.