ProductionMaterial Planner

About Company

Founded in 2015 Global Air Logistics and Training Inc. (GALT Aerospace) a rapid innovator solving the worlds critical security challenges to enable warriors to . GALT Aerospace subscribes to Col John Boyds tenet Wars are won by people ideas and equipment IN THAT ORDER. Warfighters need tools (equipment) that are flexible. GALT Aerospace will always satisfy the warfighter with such tools. GALT Aerospace provides simple effective information capabilities to support all levels of war and drive information to the lowest levels possible enabling faster decision cycles and decisive results. GALT Aerospace uniquely focuses on architecture solutions effective open systems integration and rapid prototyping fielding and operations.

At GALT Aerospace employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary and nationally relevant systems. GALT Aerospace looks for people who align with its Core Values:

• The Right Thing:
  • We work on important things that we are passionate about and will make a difference for the US National Security.
  • We are ethical and forthright and expect the same from our employees.
  • We operate with integrity in all things; we do the RIGHT THING.
• Trust and Respect:
  • We always strive to earn and foster trust.
  • We Act and communicate with respect.
  • We foster mutually beneficial relationships.
• Add Value:
  • We take ownership of our tasks and deliver results to our customers partners and each other.
  • We champion individual expertise creativity and accomplishments.
  • We recognize that collaborative teams achieve even greater results.

Job Location

San Diego CA (Onsite). Domestic/International travel required possibly 10% of time

Job Description

GALT Aerospace is seeking a full-time salaried Production/Material Planner to who will create and optimize the flow of materials to support production schedules and meet customer demand.

At GALT Aerospace the planner is responsible for planning scheduling and monitoring the flow of materials and products throughout the manufacturing cycle. The planner will utilize GALTs ERP/MRP system to forecast needs manage inventory levels and coordinate with internal and external suppliers to ensure production is efficient and on schedule. Responsibilities also include supplier collaboration and management cross-functional communication support for financial reporting and analysis and material analysis.

GALT Aerospace Production/Material Planner must know the fundamentals of project and resource planning such as resource scheduling including critical chain analysis risk identification and mitigation planning coordinating and managing procurement activities and have working knowledge of the basics of defense contracting and contracting with suppliers and sub-contractors.

The GALT Aerospace Production/Material Planner will have significant responsibility and will be accountable for material success. Time management skills are extremely important to effectively carry out the demands of this position. They must be team-oriented be an effective communicator have great problem-solving skills and be able to work in a cooperative manner. The Production/Material Planner is expected to know industry norms and safe practices to effectively carry out their duties.

Required Skills Experience and Education

• 3 years of supply chain experience as a planner preferably in the aerospace defense industry
• Implement material strategies and ensure material requirements are met for production
• Communicate clearly and effectively with internal teams suppliers and customers
• Identify and resolve potential production bottlenecks inventory shortages or other material challenges that could disrupt the manufacturing process
• Collaborate with program management engineering and operations to develop implement execute and improve processes to minimize and manage material risk.
• A high level of skill working with ERP/MRP Systems and dealing with large data sets
• A high level of skill with Microsoft Office tools including MS-Project Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook and Teams
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles
• Accuracy in record-keeping order processing and shipment tracking
• This position requires access to technology materials software or hardware that is controlled by US export order to be eligible for this position you must be a US Person under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)

Preferred Skills Experience and Education

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management Operations Management Logistics or a related field
• 2 years experience working with CostPoint ERP/MRP system
• Certification in lean six sigma green belt or higher
• Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic environment
• Strong critical and analytical thinking abilities
• Ability to take initiative multi-task and work well under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS/ITARs or recent experience supporting a government contractor environment.
• Eligible for a DOD security clearance

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit or stand for 1 hour at a time
• Must be able to operate a computer

Pay Scale

At GALT Aerospace base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as one grows and develops within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $90000 to $110000 and a specific candidates base pay will depend on their skills qualifications experience and location.