Entry Level Supply Chain Management Jobs in Riverside, CA

Position Summary

Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is one of the world's leading producers of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, and engine systems and components for the aerospace industry. We design and build equipment for virtually every aircraft and aero engine being produced in the world today. In addition to game-changing technology, our customers look to us for shorter lead times, lower costs, higher reliability, and lifetime support. All coupled with the positive attitude and innovative thinking of a true business partner.
Parker Aerospace provides unmatched performance for both our customers and shareholders, built on a foundation of core company values. As a result, our business growth is impressive and consistent.  Best of all, our team members share in the success that results from that growth.

Position Summary:

The Planner Specialist ensures performance to the master production schedule to achieve objectives for customer service, inventory levels, and configuration management for the Irvine, CA location of Parker Fluid Systems Division. Plans, prepares, issues, and controls diverse production schedules and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements. This is an on-site position located at our Irvine facility.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for their customer/value stream. Establishes all supply plans in support of the master schedule.
• Identifies supply gaps affecting execution of the MPS and impacting on-time delivery to customers. Works closely with procurement and following escalation protocol to recover supply gaps in order to mitigate customer delinquencies and impact to sales outlooks.
• Coordinates with Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Shipping/Receiving, and Contract Administration to ensure flow of materials through the production process while providing status and coordinating priorities.
• Manages the item master, bill of material, revision changes, and system integrity relating to part control.
• Actively manages KPIs relating to DSI, LISC, Sales, and other supply chain related metrics.
• Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods (Lean, Kaizen, etc.) to internal processes and systems. Complies with policies and procedures in Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM).

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through six or more years of related experience. In addition, has completed a bachelor's degree in Business Administration (concentration in Supply Chain highly desirable) or a related field.
• CPIM certification is required.
• Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems and Supply/Demand Planning experience in aerospace manufacturing are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of manufacturing resources planning theories, principles, and industry practices. Proficient in standard business application software, manufacturing resource planning systems, and interface operations.
• Ability to effectively apply continuous improvement methods to the planning function (e.g., pull systems, process mapping, JIT) of legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements related to production control.
• Ability to work on a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity where analysis of the situation or data requires thorough identification of factors and analysis of impact.
• Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range:  88790 to 148155 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans 

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. 
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
   

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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