Strategic Production Planner – ERP & BOM Expert

Astronics Corporation; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Astronics CSC in Illinois seeks an experienced Production Planner / Scheduler / Analyst to manage schedules for complex assemblies with long lead-time components. You will develop and maintain ERP-driven plans, coordinate with procurement, and monitor material availability to protect on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has ERP/MRP mastery, strong Excel and data analysis skills, and the ability to balance priorities across multiple build schedules in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or materials analysis in aerospace/defense.
• ERP system mastery (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor, Epicor) with MRP, BOM, and work order processing.
• Experience managing long lead-time and constrained materials.
• Advanced Excel skills; BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau a plus.
• AS9100 / ISO 9001 environment experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and material flow.
• Excellent organizational and multi-priority management.
• Strong communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules for complex, multi-level assemblies based on demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Monitor and manage schedules around long lead-time parts, proactively flagging risks to on-time delivery.
• Analyze material requirements and coordinate with purchasing to ensure timely availability of components and raw materials.
• Build and maintain accurate BOMs, routings, and work orders within the ERP system.
• Run and interpret MRP/capacity planning reports; adjust schedules based on shifting priorities, engineering changes, or supply disruptions.
• Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and procurement teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and material shortages.
• Track work order status and production progress; report on schedule adherence, backlog, and key performance metrics.
• Identify bottlenecks and constraints in the production schedule and recommend corrective actions.
• Support S&OP by providing capacity and lead-time analysis.
• Maintain data integrity within the ERP system, including item master data, lead times, and BOM accuracy.
• Generate reports and dashboards to communicate schedule status, risks, and performance to leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, scheduling, and inventory/material flow.
• Assist in developing and refining planning processes, tools, and best practices.

Skills

ERP system mastery

Long lead-time materials

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

AS9100 / ISO 9001 experience

Manufacturing/process knowledge

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Infor

Epicor

Job description

Astronics CSC in Illinois seeks an experienced Production Planner / Scheduler / Analyst to manage schedules for complex assemblies with long lead-time components. You will develop and maintain ERP-driven plans, coordinate with procurement, and monitor material availability to protect on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has ERP/MRP mastery, strong Excel and data analysis skills, and the ability to balance priorities across multiple build schedules in a fast-paced aerospace environment.