Planner

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•North Hollywood, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Planner 1 is an entry-level professional responsible for supporting the coordination of material planning and production scheduling activities in accordance with established procedures, customer requirements, and internal quality standards. This position works closely with senior planners and cross-functional teams to help ensure accurate job scheduling, timely release of work orders, and alignment with production priorities.

Requirements

Excellent attention to detail and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read and follow complex written instructions accurately.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to optimize production processes.
Exceptional organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Effective teamwork and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and functions
Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and material flow
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); strong emphasis on Excel.
Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic production environment
Ability to anticipate potential issues and take proactive steps to minimize disruption.
Sound judgment in determining which issues can be handled independently and which require timely escalation.
1- 2 years of experience in planning, preferably in the aerospace industry.
Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly with aerospace sheet metal products.
Proven track record of successfully managing materials planning and scheduling.
Familiarity with purchasing processes and handling discrepancies in Purchase Order inputs.
Bachelor2019s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Nice To Haves

ERP system experience preferred (Syteline a plus)
Experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Use the ERP system to evaluate and validate the accurate creation and release of production orders.
Plan and release jobs in alignment with ERP recommendations to support efficient production scheduling.
Review internal purchase orders for discrepancies and take corrective action as needed.
Enter and maintain customer forecasts in the ERP system to support accurate demand planning.
Ensure document accuracy by reviewing and updating job travelers, drawings, and related documentation.
Confirm lead times are accurate and align with customer requirements.
Collaborate with the operations team to monitor job queues and escalate issues to the Manufacturing Supervisor and Project Manager when necessary.
Analyze ERP data to determine which jobs require firming and prioritize based on production needs.
Verify material availability and lead times to support uninterrupted production flow.
Prepare, print, and distribute job travelers and complete documentation packages, including engineering drawings and specifications.
Support work order planning and releases based on real-time ERP data and production schedules.
Maintain accurate and timely updates to production data within the ERP system.
Participate in daily and weekly production planning meetings and provide input on scheduling challenges or improvements.
Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment of job priorities and customer delivery expectations.
Monitor open jobs to identify and escalate any risks to production flow or schedule adherence.
Keep accurate records related to production planning, work orders, and job documentation.
Serve as the main point of contact for assigned customers and coordinate communications as needed.
Lead efforts related to the Delivery Scorecard by working with internal teams to establish and maintain "get to green" action plans.
Support the RFQ process by coordinating with engineering and program management to develop and submit customer quotes.
Assist with hosting customer visits and meetings as needed.
Strive to ensure 100% customer satisfaction through effective planning, communication, and execution.