Planner

The Planner is responsible for developing, coordinating and maintaining production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of company products while optimizing resource utilization, inventory levels, and manufacturing efficiency. Under general supervision, this role operates within defined processes and policies, applying practical knowledge and judgement to support execution of production plans.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Develops and maintains detailed production schedules, production plans and material requirement lists in accordance with the Master Production Schedule, for products, proposal efforts and/or production processes. Ensures production schedules are aligned with customer demand, contract requirements, and capacity constraints. Coordinates with manufacturing, procurement, engineering and quality teams to ensure material and resource availability. (25%)
Monitors production progress and adjusts schedules in response to changes in demand, supply disruptions, or operational issues. (25%)
Identifies risks to production timelines and escalates issues to management with proposed mitigation strategies. Collaborates in continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, cycle times and on-time delivery performance. (25%)
Maintains accurate data in ERP systems to support planning and reporting activities. Generates and presents routine reports on production status, schedule adherence and key performance indicators (KPIs). (25%)
Representative Qualifications:
Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling and supply chain principles.
Working knowledge of with ERP/MRP systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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