Junior Planner

Adient Aerospace is a Joint Venture between Adient and Boeing. Boeing brings a deep knowledge of Aerospace, and Adient is the world’s leader in automotive seating. At Adient Aerospace, it is our mission to deliver innovative seating design through precise operational excellence, resulting in a superior customer experience. We bring the right pieces together, in precisely the right way, at precisely the right time.

Adient Aerospace is looking for a Jr. Planner to join our team on site at our Central Coast location in Santa Maria, California. This is not a remote role and must be based in Santa Maria CA. We look for highly proficient individuals who are collaborative, value diversity, enjoy working as a team, and share our passion to succeed. We invest in our employees with opportunities for professional development and we offer competitive benefits.

Are you the right piece to complete our puzzle?

JOB SUMMARY

The Junior Planner is responsible for executing aspects of both the material and production planning functions to support a continuous flow of job orders and materials to the manufacturing cells.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Utilize the Syspro MRP system to plan the materials required to support the production schedule.
• Generate requisitions to purchase, and continuously monitor MRP action messages to ensure materials meet the requirement dates.
• Create and release Job Orders and Kit Lists from the MRP system and deliver to the appropriate work center.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of issues that impact material availability (lost parts, rework, scrap, engineering changes).
• Identify MRP system or other process issues and elevate to Planning Management.
• Create reports, perform more complex planning tasks, or execute special projects as assigned.
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to company policies.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Protect the confidentiality of the company’s information and products.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Experience:

• Position may be filled with both entry level and experienced candidates.

Skills:

• Effective communications skills, both verbally and written.
• Ability to identify and deliver results on time and on budget.

Other:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Extended or irregular hours may be required.
• Employees must adapt to changing business needs and tasks as required.
• Adient Aerospace is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

• Direction with necessary guidance is provided in terms of tasks and craftsmanship and measured based upon how well tasks have been completed. Receives detailed instructions as needed.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Develop and provide solutions to complex problems based on established precedents and are consistent with organization objectives.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both reading and verbally.

• BENEFITS / COMPENSATION

• Adient Aerospace offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. Actual salaries will vary depending on experience and geographic location.

  Salary Range Transparency: $23.00 - $27.00 hourly, depending on candidate qualifications

  Featured Benefits:

• Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
• And so much more!

• Other Perks:

• Potential for growth within organization
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture

Salary : $23 - $27