Planner II
Job Summary
Who We Are:
- CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety efficiency and readiness.
- CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAEs Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
- CAE Values: Empowerment Innovation Excellence Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.
What We Have to Offer:
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
- A work environment where all employees are valued respected and safe
- Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver take initiatives and make decisions
- Recognition professional development advancement and having fun!
Summary
An Integrated Planning &Control Planneris responsible forcoordinating material planningproduction planning and contractuallogisticssupport to ensure operational execution aligns with the program& customerrequirements. They analyze demand develop integrated schedules manageprogram inventory levelsandmonitorprogress to keep plans on roleincludes coordination acrossfunctions i.e.;engineering manufacturing/productionsupply chainlogistics and material management teamsto balance resources mitigaterisks and support on-time delivery and costobjectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Responsible for ensuring that all required materials and services are efficiently processed through supply chain in a manner that supports program/projectidentifiedintegration dates.
- The candidate willbe responsiblefordevelopingandutilizingmetrics for continued performance measurement and process improvement
- Buildlogisticssupport plans aligned with program schedules and life-cycle requirements
- Coordinate Logistics for maintenancecycles repairs spares and sustainment activities
- Manage inventory levels to meet contractual service levels while minimizing cost
- Prepares the necessary documentation for items being shipped out of plant
- Expedites items being shipped to customer sitesand/or vendors
- Adviseprogrammanagement of thehardwarestatusforwork in progress material availability and potential production problems
- Confirm material supply and demands usingMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP)system preparepurchase requisitionsandmanufacturingorders of material based on amanufacturing/production scheduleandinventory requirements.
- Analyzedemandsignals material forecasts production schedules and historical data todeterminematerial needs
- Monitor and controlmaterial and labor budgeted costas aCost Account Manager (CAM)in accordance withprogramand organizational financial requirements
- Supply raw material requirements and scheduling needs from engineering specifications production schedules and coordinates material movement with purchasing warehouse and production.
- Understanding of Bill of Materials (BOMs) along with a solid knowledge of Engineering Technical Data (drawings specs Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)andproductionschedules
- Extracts various reports frominternal businesssystems to evaluate priorities
- Interfaces continuously with Mechanical Engineers (MEs)Industrial Engineers (IEs)Program Schedulers Operation Program Managers (OPMs)and Subcontract Program Managers (SPMs)todeterminechanges to existing productionschedulesmaterial requirementsand manufacturing orders.
- Communicates within and outside of own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g. customers vendors etc.) when necessary. Explains interprets and gains cooperation on policiesproceduresand practices.
- The candidate will alsobe responsible forensuring compliance with the Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS) DFAR requirement within CAE USA.
- Professional with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management. Manages complex projects and processes with general oversight.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- AssociatesBusiness or Technical Degreein a closely related disciplineor equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of3 5years experience inProduction PlanningMaterial Planning SupplyChainorrelated functions.
- Experience in Aerospace/AviationProduction Planning Material Planning Manufacturing or Simulation environment preferred.
- Minimum of3 5years experiencewith MRP and ERP systems
- Experience with DFAR MMAS and AS9100 compliance
Security Responsibilities
Must complywith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials in any form. Shall not divulge any information or afford access to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
- Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Work Environment
- Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime as needed including occasional weekends.
- This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers etc
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must have ability to sit for long periods of time
- May be required to climb stairs.
- Ability to operate a personal computer and communicate via e-mail/telephone.
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic including disability and protected veteran status as defined under federal state or local laws.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at
At CAE our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years weve driven innovation in simulation training and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies we empower our customers to operate smarter faster and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged collaboration drives progress and your growth fuels our shared success.
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color national origin age religion sex disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local CAE everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at .
As part of our process we may use AIsupported tools to help review applications with human decisionmaking at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
About Company
CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. With nearly 5,000 employees, CAE USA Inc. is the largest segment within CAE's Defense and Security business unit. The organization le ... View more