Planner

 Company Overview:

At ACE Thermal Systems, we design, engineer, manufacture, and support high-performance environmental control systems (ECS) and components for extreme temperature and operating conditions and reliable everyday use. As your single source, dedicated supplier for bleed air systems, air conditioning systems, cabin pressure control systems, components, and more, the ACE team acts as a key extension of your team, providing intelligent innovation and proven design methodologies to deliver safe, reliable, air control technologies and systems for aircraft. Our mission is to be the trusted source of mission critical products and services for Aerospace and Defense customers. We do this by exceeding customer expectations through innovative products and processes. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and innovation. 

Position Summary: The Planner is responsible for overseeing all planning activities to ensure successful delivery of the product. This position will be responsible for performing tasks and duties associated with product manufacture planning, including producing schedules, material lists, and production plans. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read, interpret, and create level Bill of Material
• Evaluates shortages and manages prompt solutions keeping appropriate stakeholders informed of any potential problem as required.
• Analyzes demand and plans supply in accordance, ensures efficient and quality execution of requirements and purchasing      action messages, manages supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance and improvement.
• Ensuring material flow and production activity are aligned.
• Reads and reviews engineering drawings and documentation and coordinate any changes
• Supports testing and certification requirements for new programs
• Preserves engineering revision control 
• Confirm accuracy of pertinent data in the company ERP system
• Collaborates with stakeholders on lead times, planning items and any related elements
• Performs work under direct supervision
• Handles basic issues and problems, and escalates more complex issues to higher level staff
• All employees have an affirmative duty to protect and maintain the confidentiality of the company’s products
• As business conditions change it is necessary that all employees productively react and handle other essential tasks as assigned      now or in the future.
• Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at division.
• Duties listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required. The company may modify responsibilities as needed to meet business and organizational needs.

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Skills:

• MS Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Previous operations, or supply chain/logistics
• MRP system experience
• Ability to read and analyze engineering prints
• Dedication and commitment to ensure all work is completed without exception.
• Willingness to learn and develop new competencies
• Strong written and verbal business communications abilities
• Self-starter with ability to drive improvement, meet timeliness and objectives
• Identifying problems working with teams to solve through leading actions collaboratively 
• Ability to analyze and communicate requirements
• Ability to negotiate, influence, and win respect
• Ability to make timely decisions and act
• Ability to provide information regarding tasks, plans, schedule and strategy to stakeholders
• Customer service oriented

Key Competencies: 

· Strong organization skills

· High level of attention to detail and accuracy

· Ability to prioritize

· Professional level written and verbal communication skills 

· Problem-solving skills

· Interpersonal skills 

· Decision-making skills 

· High level of integrity

· Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high volume, team environment

Education and/or Experience: 

High School Graduate or GED. 0-3 years of experience in manufacturing. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. 

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