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PRODUCTION PLANNER I

Marvin Group•Inglewood, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner I supports manufacturing operations by analyzing, planning, and controlling production hardware flow to meet scheduled customer commitments in an aerospace and defense environment. As part of an Integrated Product Team, the planner works with manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, quality, and inventory personnel to identify and resolve constraints while managing SAP ERP/MRP-driven requirements. The role maintains production schedules, manages critical-path items, escalates issues that may affect delivery, releases purchase requisitions and production orders, reviews MRP parameters for accuracy, and supports strong cross-functional communication. The position is 100% onsite in an office-based setting within a fast-paced aerospace/defense manufacturing environment. Occasional production-area visits may involve varying noise levels and safety requirements. The role involves regular computer use and managing shifting priorities and deadlines, with occasional handling or review of hardware or drawings and light physical activity as needed. PPE is required on the shop floor. Travel is typically not required (0%). Applicants must meet export-control compliance requirements and qualify as a “U.S. person” under ITAR. The position is with The Marvin Group, a Southern California-based defense contractor serving military aerospace and vehicle programs.

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent time worked in lieu of a degree.
  • At least 3 years of experience as a Planner/Scheduler in manufacturing; aerospace or defense experience is preferred.
  • At least 3 years of current experience with a computerized ERP/MRP or equivalent system.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision, as well as within a team.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft applications, including Excel and pivot tables.
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings or blueprints.
  • Strong knowledge of and exposure to various manufacturing processes and controls.
  • Self-motivation to excel, act upon opportunities, and achieve the best possible results.
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
  • Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

Nice To Haves

  • APICS training, seminars, coursework, or vocational/national certification.
  • Planner/Scheduler experience in aerospace and/or defense.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, plan, and control the flow of production hardware to meet scheduled customer commitments.
  • Maintain production schedules and manage critical-path items.
  • Identify and resolve production constraints in coordination with manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, quality, and inventory personnel.
  • Escalate issues that may affect delivery commitments.
  • Release purchase requisitions and production orders.
  • Review ERP/MRP parameters for accuracy and manage ERP/MRP-driven requirements.
  • Communicate and coordinate across functions as part of an Integrated Product Team.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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