Planner

Position Summary:

The Planner 1 is an entry-level professional responsible for supporting the coordination of material planning and production scheduling activities in accordance with established procedures, customer requirements, and internal quality standards. This position works closely with senior planners and cross-functional teams to help ensure accurate job scheduling, timely release of work orders, and alignment with production priorities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Use the ERP system to evaluate and validate the accurate creation and release of production orders.
• Plan and release jobs in alignment with ERP recommendations to support efficient production scheduling.
• Review internal purchase orders for discrepancies and take corrective action as needed.
• Enter and maintain customer forecasts in the ERP system to support accurate demand planning.
• Ensure document accuracy by reviewing and updating job travelers, drawings, and related documentation.
• Confirm lead times are accurate and align with customer requirements.
• Collaborate with the operations team to monitor job queues and escalate issues to the Manufacturing Supervisor and Project Manager when necessary.
• Analyze ERP data to determine which jobs require firming and prioritize based on production needs.
• Verify material availability and lead times to support uninterrupted production flow.
• Prepare, print, and distribute job travelers and complete documentation packages, including engineering drawings and specifications.
• Support work order planning and releases based on real-time ERP data and production schedules.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates to production data within the ERP system.
• Participate in daily and weekly production planning meetings and provide input on scheduling challenges or improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment of job priorities and customer delivery expectations.
• Monitor open jobs to identify and escalate any risks to production flow or schedule adherence.
• Keep accurate records related to production planning, work orders, and job documentation.
• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned customers and coordinate communications as needed.
• Lead efforts related to the Delivery Scorecard by working with internal teams to establish and maintain "get to green" action plans.
• Support the RFQ process by coordinating with engineering and program management to develop and submit customer quotes.
• Assist with hosting customer visits and meetings as needed.
• Strive to ensure 100% customer satisfaction through effective planning, communication, and execution.

Required Skills:

• Excellent attention to detail and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow complex written instructions accurately.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to optimize production processes.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and functions
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and material flow
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); strong emphasis on Excel.
• ERP system experience preferred (Syteline a plus)
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic production environment
• Ability to anticipate potential issues and take proactive steps to minimize disruption.
• Sound judgment in determining which issues can be handled independently and which require timely escalation.

Required Experience:

• 1- 2 years of experience in planning, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly with aerospace sheet metal products.
• Proven track record of successfully managing materials planning and scheduling.
• Familiarity with purchasing processes and handling discrepancies in Purchase Order inputs.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.

Level of Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Work is performed in an office environment with frequent use of computers and other standard office equipment. Occasional visits to the production floor are required, which may involve exposure to heavy machinery, noise, and other typical manufacturing conditions

• Daily duties require:
  • Frequent sitting, typing, and viewing a computer screen
  • Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching
  • Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or push items up to 35 lbs.
  • Onsite, consistent, and reliable attendance on the assigned shift

Business Profile:

PCC Aerostructures is a leading supplier of complex components and assemblies to the global aerospace industry.

PCC Aerostructures now includes more than 35 plants in the U.S, Europe and Asia with over 5000 employees and has ambitious growth plans. Plants locations include Washington, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Canada, Mexico, the UK and China.

Location Profile:

Klune Industries was founded in 1972 in Southern California. More than forty years later, Klune Industries is a preferred supplier to the aerospace and defense industries offering end-to-end solutions for aerospace and defense including sheet metal forming, machining, and assemblies. Klune Industries was acquired by Precision Castparts Corp. in August, 2012.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.