Production Planner

Intellisense Systems•Torrance, CA

4d•$75,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Intellisense Systems, Inc. is a privately held company with a proven track record of developing and deploying innovative products that successfully operate in the most extreme environments. We are a fast-growing Southern California technology innovator that solves tough, mission-critical challenges for our customers in the aerospace, defense, and commercial markets. We design, develop, and manufacture advanced products for ground, maritime, and airborne applications. The Production Planner is responsible for leading production planning and materials control to support daily manufacturing operations. The Production Planning ensures that material schedules, material availability, and system data within MRP/ERP are aligned to meet build requirements and on-time delivery targets. The position focuses on coordinating demand, supply, and production execution by translating requirements into actionable plans, supporting Work Orders, and ensuring materials and resources are available when needed. This role works closely with production, purchasing, quality, and engineering to resolve shortages, adjust priorities, and keep builds moving through the system efficiently. This is a hands-on role that requires active involvement in planning activities, MRP/ERP transactions, and day-to-day production support within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
7-9 years in a manufacturing or production environment
Experience in production planning, materials, or purchasing
Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems (Costpoint strongly preferred)
Experience in aerospace, electronics, or high-mix / low-volume manufacturing preferred
Experience in DoD purchasing, such as FAR and DFAR
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong understanding of production flow, material control, and supply chain operations
Strong communication across engineering, production, and supply chain teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under short deadlines.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
Excellent Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills.
High attention to detail with strong MRP/ERP and system discipline

Responsibilities

Production Planning Ensure material availability aligns with production schedules and production demand
Works together with Inventory to support the creation, release, and ongoing management of Manufacturing Orders (MOs) within Costpoint
Monitor MO status, identify risks, and coordinate with production to drive timely resolution
Partner with production teams to maintain schedule alignment and priority execution
Support prototype, NPI, and production builds through proper planning and system setup
ERP / Costpoint Management Serve as a key user and functional lead for MRP/ ERP related to planning and materials
Maintain and manage BOMs, part data, demand signals, and supply parameters within MRP/ERP
Ensure accurate transaction flow including reservations, issues, completions, and closures
Drive process improvements within MRP/ERP to improve efficiency and visibility
Materials and Supply Chain Coordination Initiate and maintain purchase requisitions in MRP/ERP to support production and forecasted demand
Drive RFQ (Request for Quote) activities for new or constrained parts, working with Purchasing to obtain quotes, evaluate options, and support supplier selection
Partner with Purchasing to support sourcing, alternate parts, and supplier performance
Review shortages, drive mitigation actions, and support expediting when required
Analyze demand, forecasts, and inventory to support planning decisions
Support surge, ramp-up, and critical program needs
Cross-Functional Support Work closely with Engineering on BOM accuracy, part changes, and new product releases
Support Quality and Receiving with inspection priorities and material issues
Assist Finance with cost tracking, reporting, and inventory accuracy
Participate in production meetings and provide clear status on builds, risks, and constraints
Data, Metrics and Continuous Improvement Develop and track KPIs related to planning, material readiness, and on-time delivery
Analyze production and materials data to identify gaps and improve performance
Support implementation of standardized planning and material control processes
Drive improvements in MRP/ ERP utilization
Leadership and Execution Supervise, assign and monitor tasks, and prioritize work for an assistant planner
Support assistant planner development while maintaining accountability for results
Additional Responsibilities Maintain professional relationships with internal teams and external suppliers
Support audits, compliance requirements, and documentation needs
Job responsibilities within our organization are dynamic. This may not be a complete list of duties. Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned by your supervisor or upper management at any time.