Production Planner and Scheduler 3/4

United States-Arizona-Chandlermid

Logistics & Supply ChainProduction Planner

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman,

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Logistics & Supply ChainProduction Planner

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.
Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.
Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.
Coordinates inter-departmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.; schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.
Other tasks as assigned by management.

Complete understanding and application of production control principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
Full knowledge of industry practices.
May refer to established precedents and policies.
Plan schedules and arrange activities in accomplishing objectives.
Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.
Interacts with senior internal personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between functional departments
Understanding of multilevel bill of material with the ability to critically evaluate and summarize a corresponding Line of Balance

Requirements

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Level 3: A bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant work experience in operations planning and production scheduling
Level 4: A bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant work experience in operations planning and production scheduling
In lieu of degree, 4+ additional years of relevant work experience
Experience in MS Office Applications (exceptional use of Excel and Powerpoint)
Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience planning in an ERP system & familiar with the MRP process
Must be a US citizen