Planner

Moog•Buffalo, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Moog’s Space division is seeking a Planner, internally known as a Program Planner, to support its East Aurora, New York team. The role maintains communication and relationships with technicians and performance leads who execute schedules, as well as program managers and value stream managers responsible for sales order schedules and customer satisfaction. Reporting to the Planning Process Manager, the Planner coordinates with shop planning and procurement teams and handles status updates, risk assessments, data analysis, and tactical leadership while managing multiple priorities to meet business deadlines. This is a first-shift, onsite position in Buffalo, NY. The Planner acts as an organizational leader representing supply chain, creates and maintains schedules, identifies risks to schedule completion, releases requisitions, provides completion dates, maintains planning parameters for components and assemblies, communicates report-outs, and participates in cross-functional problem solving and continuous improvement. Moog describes itself as a global leader in motion control and its Space and Defense Group as serving evolving markets through ongoing innovation. The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Analytics, or a related field; alternatively, an associate’s degree, preferably in Business, Analytics, or a related field, plus four years of planning experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of MRP planning processes.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
A strong sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree or professional certifications.
Experience using Kinaxis Rapid Response.
Experience supporting lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Represent supply chain as a leader within the organization.
Create schedules.
Identify risks to schedule slips.
Release requisitions.
Provide completion dates.
Maintain planning parameters for components and assemblies.
Provide report-outs with effective communication.
Participate in cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.
Participate in continuous-improvement activities for the function or business unit.
Communicate and maintain relationships with technicians, performance leads, program managers, and value stream managers.
Coordinate with shop planning and procurement teams on status updates, risk assessments, and data analyses.
Manage multiple priorities to meet business deadlines.

Benefits

Great compensation package and bonus opportunities.
401(k) matching.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Flexible paid time off and holidays.
Parental leave program.
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and supplemental insurance coverage.
Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching, leadership development, and personal growth programs.
Employee Resource Groups and team-building activities.
Site-specific benefits including walking trails, sports leagues, and employee engagement events.