Sr Inventory Planner

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC in; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Educational Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC is seeking a Sr Inventory Planner (Finance) to ensure production plans align with material availability, guaranteeing on-time kitting and minimal shop floor disruption.

The role partners with buyers, planners, and operations, requiring ERP/MRP proficiency, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to present to senior leadership. Bachelor's in related field; APICS is valued. This position offers a competitive package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in production planning within a complex industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong communicator both orally and in writing.
• Expert-level Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot tables, data modeling).
• Ability to present to senior leadership team internally.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure raw material and components are available to meet production timelines.
• Identify and resolve material shortages, quality holds, delivery delays before they impact the final production schedule.
• Convert planned orders into production orders accurately and monitor on‑time kitting performance to support manufacturing readiness.
• Develop reporting tools and analysis for key stakeholders to provide planning insights including production continuity and material availability.
• Provide regular updates to Program Management and Operations regarding material status, potential delays, and realistic recovery plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for operations management during critical supply chain disruptions or urgent order escalations.
• Ensure effective communication during material shortage escalations by identifying the root cause, assessing impact, and presenting a defined recovery plan to stakeholders.
• Partner with Engineering and QA to smoothly integrate NPI and ECOs into the live production schedule.
• Tracks and report on Key Performance indicators (KPIs) such as Late Planned Orders, On‑time Kit Releases, Aged WIP, MRP exception messages
• Maintains ERP/MRP system integrity ensuring all lead times, bill of materials and routing data are accurate.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior Inventory Planners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communicator

Presentation skills to leadership

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Sr Inventory Planner (Finance)

The Senior Inventory Planner is responsible for reviewing production plan to ensure the right parts are available at the right time to guarantee seamless on-time kitting and prevent production disruption. Serving as a critical coordinator, this role collaborates closely with buyers, planners and operations to align material availability with shop floor execution. The ideal candidate pairs strict attention to detail with proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure raw material and components are available to meet production timelines.
• Identify and resolve material shortages, quality holds, delivery delays before they impact the final production schedule.
• Convert planned orders into production orders accurately and monitor on‑time kitting performance to support manufacturing readiness.
• Develop reporting tools and analysis for key stakeholders to provide planning insights including production continuity and material availability.
• Provides regular updates to Program Management and Operations regarding material status, potential delays, and realistic recovery plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for operations management during critical supply chain disruptions or urgent order escalations.
• Ensure effective communication during material shortage escalations by identifying the root cause, assessing impact, and presenting a defined recovery plan to stakeholders.
• Partner with Engineering and QA to smoothly integrate NPI and ECOs into the live production schedule.
• Tracks and report on Key Performance indicators (KPIs) such as Late Planned Orders, On‑time Kit Releases, Aged WIP, MRP exception messages
• Maintains ERP/MRP system integrity ensuring all lead times, bill of materials and routing data are accurate.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior Inventory Planners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in production planning within a complex industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong communicator both orally and in writing.
• Expert-level Excell skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot tables, data modeling).
• Ability to present to senior leadership team internally.

This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. To be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).

WE VALUE

• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry
• SAP experience is strongly preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• APICS Certification (CPIM or CSCP) is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
• Continuous learning mindset and eagerness to stay updated with industry trends

With In Addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: Benefits at Honeywell Aerospace Benefits

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.