Planner ( Scheduler ) at CIRCOR International, Inc

Planner/ Scheduler

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

BUSINESS: Aerospace & Defense

LOCATION: Corona, CA

DIRECT REPORTING: Sr. Planning Manager

FUNCTIONAL REPORTING:

POSITION DETAILS

Position Summary

The Scheduler will be responsible for leadership, coordination, and communication of the scheduling & planning process for the CIRCOR Corona site. Will work closely with Order management, Manufacturing and Purchasing team to identify customer shipment requirements and reconcile product-line demand.

Responsibilities

Principal Activities

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS), within capacity constraints, and in support of the operating plan, to achieve on-time shipments to customers and established financial targets
• Process improvement of the scheduling process
• Anticipate and drive correction collaboratively with Purchasing Manager/Production Manager for schedule attainment problems with Supply Chain from causes such as vendor shortages, production inefficiencies and customer changes
• Manage the schedule for production and all deliverables. Manage change orders and field interface
• To align the Master Production Schedule and SIOP forecast to ensure the plan is tracking to the perpetual internal and external needs of market demand
• Support and expand on all opportunities to level load the plan to drive improvements in inventory, fulfillment, cycle time, capacity management and growth
• Utilize ERP system to manage material flow and work prioritization
• Ensure material flow to the production line without material shortage and with appropriate inventory level
• Manage and influence order commitment activities ensuring all goals are achieved
• Provide strong interface between Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Commercial Operations to reduce all costs and cycle times
• Manages data accuracy and data integrity, including master data for planning and PFEP
• Extract data from the ERP system, dissect, and present information to aid in critical business decisions

Key Performance Indicators Responsible

• WO Order on Time to Start (WO OTS)
• Past Due
• Inventory

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong MRP skills and disciplines
• Strong Access, Excel and database building / navigating skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and facilitation skills
• Supervisory experience
• Customer orientation / mindset
• Proactive work style, creativity, and energy
• Effective leader, team contributor and member
• Strong understanding and application of inclusiveness between all departments
• Ability to effectively manage changing and conflicting priorities and resolve appropriately
• Demonstrated leadership / project management skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field in lieu of experience.
• CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) certification or similar industry recognized certification is strongly preferred.
• Desired 1-3 years of experience in scheduling, planning, or supply chain management within the aerospace manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience with data analytics and the ability to interpret complex data sets to drive decision-making.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams.

PAY RANGE: $72,000.00- $85,000.00. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities