Senior Planner

Calspan JETS is the world’s premier supplier of ground-based testing solutions for the aerospace industry. We deliver highly engineered facilities, electro-mechanical systems, and software specifically designed for jet engine testing. These solutions are used by airlines, OEMs, and MRO businesses to ensure the global fleet of jet engines tested daily are safe to fly. At Calspan JETS, we foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. As a member of our integrated team, you'll be an important part of an environment where people are passionate about delivering robust solutions and complex systems.

We are looking for a Senior Lead Production Planner to join our team. As a key part of our logistics and planning team, you will be responsible for coordinating the Production Build Plan and logistics coordination to satisfy project demand. This is a pivotal role in delivering complex, cutting-edge aerospace projects that drive innovation and excellence in the industry.

At Calspan, we believe in fostering a workplace where innovation, inclusiveness, and accountability are at the heart of everything we do. With over 50 years of leadership in aerospace, you’ll be part of a team that’s continuously pushing the boundaries of technology.

• →Load the Electronic Resource Planning (ERP) system with Bill of Material (BOM) component requirements in accordance with the project schedule.
• →Establish production schedules (routings) for assigned product, with sufficient lead-time to determine in which sequence products and components will be manufactured or purchased to meet planned requirements.
• →Communicate with Project Managers when schedule adherence becomes a concern. Supply sufficient information to determine potential corrective actions.
• →Develop and maintain a working schedule that clearly identifies the priority of manufacturing orders (MOs) for the production floor.
• →Develop, implement, and coordinate part planning with shop operations to include such things as: Plan for Every Part (PFEP), Container and part count sizing, Returnable containers, Replenishment methods for supporting “Pull Systems”, Minimize human involvement in the replenishment processes, and Integration of suppliers with production.
• →Autonomously create and drive initiatives to improve overall delivery timelines

• Bachelor’s degree in business, material management, supply chain operations, or related field AND 5+ years of relevant work experience         
• OR
• Associate’s degree in business, material management, supply chain operations, or related field AND 10+ years of relevant work experience     
• OR      
• 15+ years of relevant work experience

• Knowledge of manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes
• Demonstrated planning, organization, and decision-making skills
• History of clear and effective communication
• Ability to manage large sets and interpret data
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well within varying degrees of ambiguity
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail
• Excellent organizational, time management and data entry skills
• Microsoft Office skills

• Experience using MRP / ERP systems, preferably CostPoint
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP)
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing techniques
• History of working autonomously out in front of the current activity horizon

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.