Netsuite Production Planner (Aerospace)

We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Planner to join our team in Torrance, CA. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that align with the business objectives, meeting customer expectations, and optimizing inventory levels. This is an ideal role for a professional with a strong background in electronics parts in the aerospace industry. Not Remote, LA area applicants. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support onboarding and training for new and existing Team members on the Netsuite ERP System

• Develop and maintain daily production schedules and shipment plans.
• Release work order packages based on demand signals such as sales orders.
• Proactively address material and component shortages; create requisitions as needed.
• Work closely with Customer Service, Production, and Supply Chain teams to resolve order issues and expedite shipments.
• Set priorities on the shop floor to meet departmental objectives.
• Analyze customer demand regularly and identify any inconsistencies in supply plans.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and recommend adjustments.
• Participate in monthly planning meetings to update capacity and lead time estimates.
• Track Work in Process (WIP) and identify production bottlenecks.
• Monitor new orders for unusual or extraordinary demand.
• Maintain inventory levels in line with plant and factory targets.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Sales, and shop personnel.
• Ensure planning data is accurate in the MRP system.
• Review machine capacity and identify potential production constraints.
• Develop capacity plans and contribute to monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings.
• Investigate past due orders to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives and moderate issue resolution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning or a related field.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems, inventory management, and JIT concepts.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Solid grasp of ERP/MRP inputs and outputs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must be U.S resident or Green card holder.

Our client is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer to all persons regardless of age, color national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status concerning public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, our client will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.