Senior Planner - Aerospace Manufacturing

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS); Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS) in Placentia, CA, is seeking a Senior Planner for an established aerospace manufacturer. You will own an assigned product line, coordinate material and production requirements, develop shipment plans and resolve shortages.

This senior role emphasizes leading weekly/monthly schedules, analyzing MRP, expediting shortages, and collaborating with Operations and Procurement to ensure on-time delivery and revenue recovery. Strong aerospace experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of planning experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong MRP and production planning knowledge.
• Understanding of procurement and outside processing.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• APICS training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop weekly and monthly shipment schedules.
• Analyse MRP requirements and material availability.
• Identify and expedite shortages through production.
• Coordinate with Operations and Procurement.
• Manage material allocation against delivery requirements.
• Support schedule and revenue recovery plans.
• Provide guidance to other planners.

Skills

MRP knowledge

Production planning

Procurement knowledge

Outside processing

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Avante ERP

LN Aerospace

APICS training

Tools

Avante ERP

LN Aerospace

Job description

Senior Planner | Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Placentia, CA

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

Are you an experienced Production Planner with a strong understanding of MRP and manufacturing operations?

Have you worked within aerospace or another complex manufacturing environment?

Are you confident managing shortages, production schedules and material requirements?

I’m recruiting a Senior Planner for an established aerospace manufacturer in Placentia, CA.

This is a senior-level position where you’ll take ownership of an assigned product line, coordinate material and production requirements, develop shipment plans and resolve critical shortages and delivery challenges.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop weekly and monthly shipment schedules
• Analyse MRP requirements and material availability
• Identify and expedite shortages through production
• Coordinate with Operations and Procurement
• Manage material allocation against delivery requirements
• Support schedule and revenue recovery plans
• Provide guidance to other planners

What they’re looking for:

• 5+ years of planning experience, ideally within aerospace manufacturing
• Strong MRP and production planning knowledge
• Understanding of procurement and outside processing
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Avante ERP and/or LN Aerospace experience is a plus
• APICS training is highly desirable