Sr. Specialist, Production Planner

Sr. Specialist, Production Planner

L3Harris Aerojet Rocketdyne is seeking a Sr. Specialist Production Planner (Liaison) to join our Scheduling & Material Planning Center of Excellence in our Redmond, Washington facility.

Essential Functions : In this role, you will develop and maintain detailed production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products. Coordinate with various departments to align production schedules with project timelines and customer requirements. Assess and plan for production capacity, taking into account available resources, labor, equipment, and materials. Identify potential bottlenecks and work to resolve them. Analyze production data to track performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Prepare and present reports on production metrics, schedule adherence, and other key performance indicators (KPIs). Identify and address production issues, such as delays, material shortages, or equipment failures. Develop and implement corrective actions to minimize disruptions and maintain schedule integrity.

Partners with Program Planner and Scheduling Integrator to ensure the Maestro Master Production Schedule (MPS) is in alignment with the Program IMS.

Manages Demand (DTS / MPS / OID) in accordance with standard work.

Performs comprehensive schedule assessments and identifies schedule risk at the operation level.

Identifies and analyzes discrepancies or gaps between the Program IMS & Production status.

Responsible for MRP output for their respective programs.

Works with Production Scheduling, Supply Chain and Operations to ensure systems are in alignment with production build plans.

Understands key metric outputs and can articulate discrepancies and drive gaps to closure.

Supports S&OP activities by analyzing and preparing data.

Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related production scheduling experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 4 years of prior related production planning experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related production planning experience.

Preferred Additional Skills : Ability to analyze production data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or other statistical software. Strong problem-solving skills to address production issues and develop effective solutions. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct activities for the organization. Proficiency in advanced planning and scheduling software such as SAP, Oracle, or other ERP / MRP systems. Experience with project management methodologies and tools (I.e., Microsoft Project, or similar). Experience using Qlik and Power BI Applications, Oracle, and Delmia systems, preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional and cross-site teams.