Production Planner

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND SUPPORT LLC; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Solutions & Support (IS&S) in Exton, PA is seeking a Production Planner to manage material flow, schedule manufacturing orders, and coordinate with contract manufacturers to meet delivery targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in supply chain; aerospace experience preferred. Proficiency with ERP/MRP, Word, Excel, Power BI, and Teams is essential. The team emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience in Aerospace parts/services in regulated environment.
• Strong ERP/MRP and data tooling proficiency.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power BI and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop production and inventory plans for programs or manufacturing centers.
• Release orders based on MRP and coordinate material flow through production cycle.
• Maintain and analyze ERP/MRP data and capacity for FG and Make items.
• Monitor production status and identify shortages or bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Sourcing and other stakeholders.
• Mentor material handlers and new associates.

Skills

ERP/MRP knowledge

Aerospace experience

Microsoft Word

Excel

Power BI

Teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

Power BI

Teams

Job description

Description

IS&S is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our team. This Production Planner role is an integral part of Supply Chain with responsibility for managing material flow and orders internally and with our contract manufacturers/service providers to mitigate supply chain risks and achieve inventory and customer fulfillment targets. This role will plan production, schedule manufacturing orders, and coordinate the flow of work and materials to meet delivery expectations of forecasted and actual sales. As a Production Planner, this role influences management and department decisions and may participate in long-term planning discussions. The responsibilities include monitoring inventory levels, closely monitoring the production processes and regularly providing production status updates to programs and operations management and facilitating the timely delivery of products to customers.

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop production and inventory management plans to support both material and finished good requirements for assigned programs or manufacturing centers.
• Identify current and potential product shortages, partner with stakeholders throughout the organization to develop and execute recovery plans
• Release manufacturing orders based on material requirements planning (MRP) and coordinate the flow of material throughout the production cycle
• Execute the development, implementation, analysis, and coordination of the MPS
• Utilize Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) to ensure data is accurate and up to date, maintaining critical data elements for planning and procurement.
• Participate in CCB, modify and adapts production schedules and issues order changes to accommodate revisions, cancellations, or priorities.
• Maintain capacity information in ERP/MRP for FG and Make items.
• Analyze data regularly and apply appropriate ordering, inventory, and replenishment policies
• Monitor overall operational supply and identify any shortages or bottlenecks.
• Understand and highlight capacity constraints and work collaboratively with manufacturing teams and other stakeholders on resolution.
• Facilitate cross-functional (e.g. Quality, Engineering, Sourcing) and multi-level discussions impacting operations. This includes working with QC on product holds and NCMR issues impacting production.
• Coaches, mentors, and trains material handlers and new associates.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in Aerospace (or other highly regulated industry) parts and/or services in a low to medium volume/high mix environment.
• Strong understanding and experience with ERP/MRP systems required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power BI, and Teams
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicable APICS CPIM, CSCP or CPSM certification
• Knowledge and experience with Sales & Operations Planning
• Ability to effectively present information, data, recommendations to all organizational levels
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification – strong background in root cause and corrective action.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot tables, macros, etc.

Innovative Solutions & Support (IS&S) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and VEVRAA Employer. IS&S is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, IS&S is committed to Companywide affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex national origin, protected veteran status or disability.