Aery Aviation LLC

Planner - Aerospace & Aviation

Newport News, VA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago

Stakeholder ManagementForecastingExcelSAPSupply ChainProcurementERPAvionicsAvidCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementS&OP

About the role

We innovate not for the sake of change, but to improve outcomes for those who rely on aviation, on the ground, and in the air.
Coordinate planning activities across departments such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Supply Chain.
Analyze constraints and risks (materials availability, bottlenecks, tooling readiness, labor capacity) and recommend mitigation strategies.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will help ensure timely delivery of components and services by maintaining accurate plans, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and supporting compliance with safety and quality requirements.
You Must Have Experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain planning, preferably within aerospace, aviation, defense, or manufacturing.
Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor, Dynamics, or similar).
Strong understanding of business planning principles such as capacity planning, lead time management, and dependency tracking.
Proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, forecasting/analytics) and ability to work with reporting tools.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related field
Experience working within AS9100 / ISO 9001 or similarly regulated environments.
Familiarity with PLM and engineering change workflows (e.g., ECR/ECO impact to schedules).
Experience using advanced scheduling tools or planning software beyond standard ERP.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems using data.

Benefits

We offer the right candidate the chance to join a forward-thinking organization, supported by a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Company info

Looking For We're seeking a Planner to support scheduling, workflow coordination, and production planning activities across our aerospace and aviation operations.
What You Will Be Doing Develop and maintain production schedules for aerospace/aviation programs (as applicable: manufacturing, MRO, avionics, assembly, supply chain planning).
Monitor progress vs. plan and update schedules based on lead times, capacity constraints, engineering changes, and supplier performance.
Create and maintain planning documentation, including master schedules, work order plans, and tracking dashboards.
Support demand/supply planning by forecasting workload and aligning resources to program requirements.
Ensure planning aligns with requirements and compliance standards, including aerospace/aviation quality and documentation practices (e.g., controlled processes, traceability).
Communicate schedule impacts to stakeholders and support expediting activities when deadlines are at risk.
Participate in planning meetings (e.g., daily/weekly reviews, program reviews, S&OP/planning sessions) and provide actionable updates.
Continuously improve planning processes to increase accuracy, reduce cycle time, and improve reliability of schedules.
Familiarity with planning metrics (on-time delivery, schedule adherence, backlog, lead time performance).
Ability to interpret technical/production documents and convert requirements into actionable plans.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and planning/scheduling experience.
Nice to Haves Aerospace/aviation background (e.g., manufacturing, MRO, aircraft components, avionics, engine/accessories).
Skills & Compentencies Detail-oriented with strong organization and documentation discipline.
Comfortable handling changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple programs concurrently.
Professional stakeholder management and escalation judgment.
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