Sr Materials Planner

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Senior Materials Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating materials and production activities to meet customer demand in a complex aerospace manufacturing environment. This role ensures timely order release, maintains production flow, optimizes inventory levels, and drives schedule accuracy while supporting continuous improvement across planning and manufacturing processes to meet on-time customer delivery commitments.

Requirements

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands
Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks (intermediate proficiency preferred)
Experience in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule customer orders based on demand, production capacity, and operational constraints
Create and release manufacturing orders aligned with customer requirements and shop load capacity
Prepare shop headers and manage routing documentation for production execution
Coordinate planning of subcomponents and assemblies to support overall delivery schedules
Maintain and manage release files to ensure proper sequencing of manufacturing lots
Ensure accuracy and integrity of customer change requests within the system
Review daily production reports to monitor schedule adherence and drive improvements
Identify and resolve material shortages, implementing corrective actions as needed
Develop and maintain electronic routers, including rework routers and in-process planning changes
Define manufacturing sequences, operations, and workflow requirements
Develop manufacturing dimensions, tolerances, and detailed work instructions
Ensures accurate sequencing of orders while optimizing inventory levels
Maintain ERP/MRP system accuracy, including planning data and daily dispatch lists
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, and supply chain teams