Materials Planner

Description

RAM Aviation, Space & Defense is a leader in aerospace innovation, powering flight and space exploration with precision solenoids, valves, and actuators. Since 1975, we’ve supported missions like the Space Shuttle and continue to deliver mission-critical components for commercial, defense, and satellite systems. As one of Southern Utah’s largest employers, we drive economic growth and offer high-skilled careers in engineering and manufacturing.

From our advanced facility in St. George, we build the future of aerospace—on time, with excellence, and as a team. Join us to work on groundbreaking technology and help shape the future of flight and space exploration. Your career takes off here!

As a Material Planner at RAM Aviation, Space & Defense, you play a key role in keeping production running smoothly and on schedule. By planning and coordinating material requirements, analyzing data, and communicating across teams, you help ensure that the right parts are in the right place at the right time. Your work directly supports on-time delivery and operational efficiency, making you a vital link between planning and production in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

• Issue individual production orders as work is scheduled.
• Follow orders through production to completion to ensure customer needs are met.
• Work closely with purchasing to assure materials are procured to support production schedules.
• Monitor design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions to update ship schedules and collaborate with management, sales, production, and engineering.
• Keep the assembly department stocked with the appropriate parts and materials to meet the production schedule.
• Coordinate and expedite flow of all parts and materials between shop machine shop, plating, outside processes, assembly, inspection, and shipping department.
• Release parts for outside processing as required by the production schedule.
• Work closely with operations to assure that all production schedules and deliveries are met and notify of any deviation from schedule.
• Employ principals of LEAN Manufacturing to flow product through the various work cells.
• Work with production leadership and manufacturing engineering to design and support improved methods of product flow.
• Assist in the full employment of the APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) module as a planning tool.

• Must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check and drug screening.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• BS degree preferred or equivalent related job experience.
• Proven experience as a production or materials planner preferred.
• Experience with an ERP or MRP system preferred.
• Excellent computational skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Must be proficient in operation of a computer and using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Strong excel skills are required, strong analytical skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Ability to work well within a team environment with strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience working with LEAN manufacturing tools to reduce waste and maximize the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.
• Physical Demands

Frequently lift and carry up to 20 lbs and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods. Must be able to use hands and fingers frequently for handling small parts and tools.

At RAM Aviation, Space & Defense, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, work‑life balance, and long‑term success.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Short‑Term Disability & Voluntary Benefits - Additional protection and peace of mind when you need…