Production Planning Analyst

PDW • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Performance Drone Works (PDW) builds technologies for the warfighter, by the warfighter. Born out of the Drone Racing League, our roots are competitive, our mindset is tactical, and our mission is clear: deliver purpose-built unmanned systems to those who serve. We are not here to sell vapor; we build and ship real capabilities for real missions.

Now, we’re entering a new phase of growth and are looking for Production Planning Analyst to contribute to the development and execution of structured planning, scheduling, and material control processes. The ideal candidate will thrive working in an innovative and fast-paced work environment, have excellent critical thinking skills, and will play a pivotal role in shaping planning and controls through ERP analysis, production performance insights, and proactive problem-solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing analytics role.
• Experience with ERP systems for inventory management, controls, data analytics, and metric reporting with strong working knowledge of BOM management, product configuration, and quality assurance controls.
• Ability to identify issues in planning workflows and clearly communicate recommendations along with familiarity with MRP principles, BOM structures, and work order processes.
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience working within an ERP system (NetSuite a plus) to create, manage, and maintain production and planning date including bill of materials.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of ERP system set-up and attributes including creating, maintaining, and validation of part master set-up, manufacturing bill of materials, and work order management ensuring MRP and inventory accuracy
• Support the execution of MRP and maintenance of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and short-term planning cycles
• Monitor and analyze material availability, open work orders, and production readiness across all programs
• Drive planning strategy and structure to support production scalability and accuracy for Engineering Changes, New Product Introduction, and Configuration Control including leading the Change Control Board and Production Readiness Reviews
• Analyze capacity constraints and material shortages to adjust plans, mitigate risk, and ensure on-time delivery (OTD) through creation and ownership of a Clear to Build process
• Lead efforts in production control to enhance the functionality, utilization, and accuracy of information within ERP system
• Act in partnership with master planning, scheduling, and supply chain procurement to ensure continuity of material supply to production and on-time delivery to R&D.
• Develop and maintain production planning reports, dashboards, and KPI summaries using ERP tools.
• Extract, analyze, and reconcile data from NetSuite ERP to ensure accuracy of BOMs, MRP signals, and order statuses
• Identify planning gaps, schedule risks, or material shortages and recommend corrective actions to management

Benefits

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees