Planning Analyst
Core
Central coordinator for Production Control operations, managing material flow and production activities from component acquisition to final shipment to ensure on-time delivery.
Role type
Production Planning Analyst
Builds
Production schedules, work orders, and material availability plans for Special Mission, Military & Defense, and Aviation industries.
Domain
Aerospace, Defense, and Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production plans and schedules
Required skills
Production planning, supply chain management, manufacturing operations, ERP/MRP data analysis, routing data management, capacity analysis, Bill of Materials (BOM) management, Line of Balance (LOB) construction, WIP management
Preferred skills
ERP/MRP systems (Infor/SyteLine), aerospace/defense manufacturing experience, APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP), cross-functional stakeholder influence
Technologies
Infor, SyteLine, ERP/MRP systems
Responsibilities
Maintain ERP/MRP data and analyze system alerts to ensure schedule accuracy; Convert demand signals into Work Orders; Track material shortages and lead times to mitigate production risks; Develop balanced production plans aligned with customer demands; Determine Engineering Order change impacts on schedules; Construct and monitor Line of Balance (LOBs); Participate in cross-functional meetings regarding program status and audits.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC