Materials Planner

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Exciting Temp Opportunity in Aerospace/Defense—Production Control Planner (LOA Coverage)

Location: North Hollywood, CA Shift: 1st Shift Pay Rate: $30-$36/hr Assignment Type: Temporary (LOA Coverage)

Ready to make an impact in the aerospace and defense industry? We’re searching for an experienced Production Control Planner to take charge of backlog management and ensure smooth material flow from order entry through shipment.

Position Summary: You'll play a pivotal role in coordinating orders and keeping production schedules on track while collaborating with multiple departments to proactively identify and solve problems.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Interface with Contracts to monitor sales backlog and ensure timely kitting, inspection, and shipping.

• Coordinate material handling and prioritize activities to meet production schedules.

• Expedite orders and manage changes, reschedules, and outside processing to achieve production goals.

• Leverage your expertise in manufacturing processes to ensure schedules are met.

• Review and act on MRP order messages, issue purchase/work orders, and negotiate pricing and deliveries to meet schedules.

• Deliver exceptional customer satisfaction with on-time delivery of quality products.

Qualifications You’ll Need to Excel:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (required).

• Experience:

  • 2–4 years in Planning.

  • 5+ years in production control/materials management in an aerospace/defense environment.

• Skills:

  • Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems (JDE , SAP desirable).

  • Expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel.

  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Work Environment: This role involves a mix of office and warehouse environments, offering hands-on involvement with materials and schedules.

Why This Role?

• Competitive pay for this high-impact, temporary opportunity.

• Collaborate with a driven team in a mission-critical industry.

• Flexibility and exposure in a dynamic aerospace/defense setting.

Help us maintain operational excellence while delivering quality products on time. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to contribute to our team, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply Today—This Opportunity Won’t Last Long!

Additional Information:

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.