JOB DESCRIPTION
CSI – a custom hardware/software engineering company headquartered in Richardson, TX, is seeking a talented Planner. The Planner responsibilities include material planning, material forecasting, Production support, proposal support and overall alignment with master schedule and material quoting, all in support of Department of Defense (DoD) and aerospace programs. This position helps to maintain material and production alignment with program and contractual requirements.
Working in a highly regulated environment, the Planner partners with Procurement, Materials, Engineering, Production, Quality, Program Management, and Contracts to ensure production plans meet customer requirements while maintaining compliance with applicable government regulations, including ITAR and DFARS. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional analytical abilities, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, ERP/MRP experience, and a strong understanding of defense manufacturing operations.
The selected candidate will be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES:
- Material planning, forecasting and reporting.
- Monitor schedule performance and proactively identify risks to customer commitments.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement and Production to resolve material shortages and expedite critical components.
- Work closely with Program Management, Engineering and Contracts to ensure material and production schedules align with contractual obligations and delivery requirements.
- Provide material pricing for quoting and proposal support.
- Coordinate with Program Controls to ensure production schedules support Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) requirements.
- Support Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting by providing accurate material status.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and retain a DoD Top Secret security clearance
- 3+ years of manufacturing planning, production scheduling, or supply chain planning experience within a defense, aerospace, or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent manufacturing planning experience.
- Strong understanding of material planning, inventory management, demand planning, and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
- Advanced analytical and quantitative problem-solving
- Resource planning and scheduling
- Data-driven decision making
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables; XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH; SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, IFERROR, nested logical formulas; Data validation; Conditional formatting; Large dataset analysis; What-if analysis; Data visualization)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting DoD contracts or government-funded manufacturing programs.
- Experience supporting programs governed by Earned Value Management System (EVMS) guidelines.
- Working knowledge of Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS).
If you are passionate about Planning and eager to contribute to innovative aerospace projects, we encourage you to apply for the position of Planner at Crescent Systems, Inc. Join our dynamic team and be part of our mission to deliver exceptional solutions in the aerospace industry!
ABOUT US
Crescent Systems, Inc. (CSI) is a leading aerospace technology firm that designs, develops, implements, tests, deploys, and sustains reliable and rugged electrical, software, and hardware systems solutions for complex problems in the aerospace industry. Our integrated solutions teams focus on delivering high-performance products and services to meet our clients' needs. Our core values of ethics, quality, and community guide every conversation, decision, and interaction. We are looking for a Planner to join our growing team.
Why Work for Crescent Systems, Inc.?
At CSI, we have cultivated a company culture that revolves around community and collaboration. We believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally. As an organization, we value excellence in every aspect of our business, from our products and services to our relationships with customers. Meeting company goals and fulfilling commitments is not just a priority but a source of pride, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.
If you're seeking to be part of a company that upholds strong values of ethics, quality, and community, then join us at Crescent Systems, Inc. We are always looking for dedicated individuals who share our vision and are ready to contribute their skills and expertise to our dynamic team.
Apply now to explore exciting career opportunities at Crescent Systems, Inc.!
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- A requirement of this job is that you obtain and maintain a security clearance, and you must be a U.S. citizen. Are you a U.S. citizen?
- Are you a dual citizen?
Experience:
- Supply chain: 3 years (Preferred)
- MRP: 3 years (Preferred)
- Earned value management: 3 years (Preferred)
- manufacturing planning: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
