Job Title: Sr Assoc, Production Planning

Job ID: 16862

Job Location: Camden, AR, On-Site

Job Schedule: 4/10, Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week, off every Friday

Job Description: The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Sr. Associate, Production Planner to join our growing team in Camden, AR.  In this role, you will support program production teams comprised of manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, buyers, subcontract administrators, operations, and other necessary support personnel to produce quality tactical rocket motors on time and on budget.

Essential Functions:

• Analyzing and release of supply and demand signals in support of production contracts
• Item attribute maintenance in support of make/buy execution
• Cross-functional collaboration and communication in support of business needs
• Support business processes to ensure material availability in support of production schedule
• Perform material investigations and other related activities as necessary
• Support EAC process
• Communication across multiple departments and various audiences
• Lean six sigma and continuous improvement efforts
• Determining the required materials and generating purchase orders.
• Ensuring materials meet specifications quality standards and are cost-efficient.
• Ensuring the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production.
• Coordinating with other departments regarding production goals, timeliness, supplier payments, etc.
• Tracking production volume and monitoring customer demand patterns and purchasing trends.
• Scheduling and overseeing the supply and delivery of materials and products.
• Managing inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations.
• Preparing cost estimates and performance reports.

Qualifications:

• Requires practical knowledge of job area. Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.