Production Planner I
About The Position
Ducommun is a global provider of manufacturing solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets, producing electronic and structural systems for commercial aircraft, military and space programs, and industrial applications. The Production Planner I follows and audits the physical progress of materials through manufacturing to ensure conformance to schedule. The role plans and issues work orders, reviews expedited requests, assists with daily production schedules, and promotes adherence to planning horizons. It serves as a liaison across departments to help maintain an uninterrupted flow of required materials. The planner develops metrics for manufacturing performance to schedule, including lead time, schedule attainment, and schedule adherence, and works with production to resolve issues promptly. The position also expedites, schedules, and processes OSV orders; supports continuous improvement in materials-management practices; ensures ITAR compliance through secured and coded correspondence and approved communication portals; and supports internal and external audits. Other duties may include leading projects and participating in project committees.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of and experience with demand-management principles and processes and end-to-end supply-chain operational processes.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, team-oriented environment.
- Good analytical skills and proficiency with Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive, and energy.
- Good interpersonal skills for working cross-functionally with internal and external teams.
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask.
- High integrity and dedication, a positive work attitude, and a strong work ethic.
- Minimum of 1 year of ERP/MRP experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of proven supply-chain planning experience or experience in a similar role.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or APICS certification in supply-chain operations or a related field preferred.
- Aerospace or electronic-component manufacturing experience desired.
Responsibilities
- Follow and audit the physical progress of materials through manufacturing to ensure conformance to schedule.
- Plan and issue work orders, review expedited requests, and assist with daily production schedules while driving adherence to planning horizons.
- Liaise with departments to help provide an uninterrupted flow of required materials.
- Develop metrics to measure manufacturing performance to schedule, including lead time, schedule attainment, and schedule adherence.
- Work with production to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Expedite, schedule, and process OSV orders.
- Develop, improve, and implement sound materials-management practices as part of continuous improvement.
- Ensure ITAR compliance and control through secured and coded correspondence and designated or approved communication portals.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Perform other assigned duties, including leading projects and participating in project committees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
