Production Planner

SUMMARY

The primary role of the Production Planner is to handle the day to day administrative duties needed to support the Production team. The Production Planner will handle creating and revising purchase orders, requesting quotes from outside vendors, working with shops to schedule outside processes and operations, as well as logistical coordination within Systima. Reports to the Director of Operations.

 ABOUT US

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

•  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managed MRP system to procure direct materials and schedule production jobs, maintaining accurate part number data and digital work orders/routings to support on-time delivery
• Analyzed customer forecasts and historical demand data to anticipate material needs and collaborated with business development to incorporate new business into production planning
• Leveled and optimized shop floor capacity using internally developed planning tools, working cross-functionally with operations to prioritize jobs, OSP, and material flow
• Sourced, onboarded, and managed outside process (OSP) and material vendors, negotiating pricing and lead times to meet customer requirements and cost targets
• Monitored supplier on-time delivery and quality performance, driving corrective actions in partnership with the quality manager to maintain supply chain integrity
• Executed purchase requests and generated/distributed purchase orders, purchasing materials on a just-in-time basis with no standing inventory to manage
• Maintained direct materials cost as a percentage of sales revenue, identifying cost reduction opportunities and pushing back on above-expectation pricing from vendors
• Coordinated cycle counts, expedited critical jobs, and managed escalations to keep production on schedule and customers informed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Required Education: High School diploma
• Preferred Education: AA degree in related discipline 
• Preferred Experience: 1-3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Machine Shop experience preferred. Epicor ERP experience highly desirable. 

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: No travel required for this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: As a federal contractor, Karman Space & Defense is committed to compliance with all federal employment eligibility requirements. We participate in E-Verify, a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. As an E-Verify employer, federal compliance mandates that we require documentation to verify your identity and employment authorization upon hire.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.