Production Planning - Intern

Chromalloy•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Planning Intern will support the site’s planning and scheduling processes through data analysis, reporting, and coordination activities, while leading a structured project to define planning processes within the Epicor ERP system. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in production planning, ERP implementation, and operations within a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ERP systems is a plus
Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or basic SQL
Interest in Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

Document current planning and scheduling processes
Identify gaps and inefficiencies in existing workflows
Develop a future-state planning process leveraging Epicor
Define planning cadence, roles, and responsibilities
Identify and document key data elements required for planning, including Part master data (lead times, lot sizes, planning parameters), Bills of material (BOMs) and routings, Work center capacity and constraints, and Inventory, WIP, and demand inputs
Define data ownership, accuracy expectations, and update frequency
Define step-by-step processes for executing MPS and MRP in Epicor
Establish guidelines for interpreting and acting on system outputs
Support alignment between planning outputs and operational priorities
Define how planning outputs translate into executable production schedules
Establish feedback mechanisms between production and planning
Support alignment with operational constraints and bottlenecks
Recommend standard planning parameters and policies
Define data governance and change control practices
Support consistency across planning activities
Identify key planning KPIs (OTD, WIP aging, capacity utilization)
Support development of reporting structures and dashboard requirements
Collect, organize, and analyze production and inventory data
Assist with creation of reports and dashboards to track KPIs
Identify trends and support process improvement initiatives
Assist in maintaining production schedules
Monitor job progress and identify bottlenecks
Support communication across stakeholders
Track inventory levels and support discrepancy resolution
Assist in improving inventory accuracy and workflow efficiency
Work with production, supply chain, and quality teams
Participate in team meetings and problem-solving discussions
Maintain accurate records and documentation
Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements