Planner II (Specialist Integrated Planning)

CAE • Arlington, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

An Integrated Planning & Control Planner is responsible for coordinating material planning, production planning, and contractual logistics support to ensure operational execution aligns with the program & customer requirements. They analyze demand, develop integrated schedules, manage program inventory levels, and monitor progress to keep plans on track. The role includes coordination across functions i.e.; engineering, manufacturing/production, supply chain, logistics, and material management teams to balance resources, mitigate risks, and support on-time delivery and cost objectives.

Requirements

• Associates Business or Technical Degree in a closely related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in Production Planning, Material Planning, Supply Chain or related functions.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience with MRP and ERP systems.
• Experience with DFAR, MMAS, and AS9100 compliance.
• Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
• Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Aerospace/Aviation Production Planning, Material Planning, Manufacturing or Simulation environment, preferred.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Material & Production Planning and Manufacturing processes.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to work with internal and external customers.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must possess strong prioritization (multitask) & organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple tasks and groups simultaneously.
• Ability to produce and analyze reports and spreadsheets.
• Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with desire to learn new software packages.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all required materials and services are efficiently processed through supply chain in a manner that supports program/project identified integration dates.
• Developing and utilizing metrics for continued performance measurement and process improvement.
• Building logistics support plans aligned with program schedules and life-cycle requirements.
• Coordinating Logistics for maintenance cycles, repairs, spares, and sustainment activities.
• Managing inventory levels to meet contractual service levels while minimizing cost.
• Preparing the necessary documentation for items being shipped out of plant.
• Expediting items being shipped to customer sites and/or vendors.
• Advising program management of the hardware status for work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems.
• Confirming material supply and demands using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system, preparing purchase requisitions and manufacturing orders of material based on a manufacturing/production schedule and inventory requirements.
• Analyzing demand signals, material forecasts, production schedules, and historical data to determine material needs.
• Monitoring and controlling material and labor budgeted cost as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) in accordance with program and organizational financial requirements.
• Supplying raw material requirements and scheduling needs from engineering specifications, production schedules and coordinating material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production.
• Understanding of Bill of Materials (BOMs) along with a solid knowledge of Engineering Technical Data (drawings, specs, Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and production schedules.
• Extracting various reports from internal business systems to evaluate priorities.
• Interfacing continuously with Mechanical Engineers (MEs), Industrial Engineers (IEs), Program Schedulers, Operation Program Managers (OPMs), and Subcontract Program Managers (SPMs) to determine changes to existing production schedules, material requirements, and manufacturing orders.
• Communicating within and outside of own function or business area and having responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.) when necessary. Explaining, interpreting, and gaining cooperation on policies, procedures and practices.
• Ensuring compliance with the Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS) DFAR requirement within CAE USA.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree