Production Planner

Production Planner I

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

• Follow and audits the physical progress of materials through manufacturing or to insure conformance to schedule.
• Responsible for Planning and issuing work orders, reviewing expedited request and assisting in the daily production schedules along with driving adherence to the appropriate planning horizons.
• Acts as liaison to departments to assist in providing an uninterrupted flow of required materials.
• Develops metrics to measure manufacturing performance to schedule (lead time, schedule attainment, and schedule adherence) and works with production to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Expedite, schedule and process OSV orders.
• Focus on continuous improvement within scope of responsibilities for developing, improving, and implementing sound materials management practices.
• Ensure ITAR compliance and control through secured and coded correspondence and designated/approved communication portals.
• Supporting Audits (internal and external).
• Performs other duties as assigned including leading projects and participation in project committees.

• Basic understanding of and experience with demand management principals and processes coupled with end-to-end supply chain operational processes.
• Hands on experience with ERP systems.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment that is fast paced and demanding.
• Good analytical skills, Excel, MS Project, PPT, Word
• Strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy.
• Good interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally with internal and external teams.
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize and multitask.
• High level of integrity and dedication, a positive work attitude and strong work ethic.

• Associates Degree / APICS certification in supply chain operations or related field preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of ERP/MRP experience
• Minimum 1 year of proven Supply Chain Planning experience or in a similar role.
• Aerospace or Electronic component manufacturing experience desired.

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Base Compensation: USD 71,000.Paid Salaried

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

23301 S. Wilmington Ave
Carson, California, 90745
United States