Sr. Materials Planner

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Are YOU someone that excels at problem solving and building strong relationships? CAES is seeking an experienced Materials Planner III for its Missiles business unit. The successful candidate will plan, schedule, coordinate and track the flow of hardware and material throughout the manufacturing process, including fabrication, assembly, test and shipment; position controls jobs of moderate complexity with multi-level programs. This individual must be organized and results driven with great problem solving and analytical skills.

The Production Control team applies leading edge theories and techniques to resolve complex and often unusual tactical issues impacting the department and programs. The Materials Planner will work on problems of project critical scope where there is significant impact beyond the confines of their own job and department. This position is located in San Jose, CA. However, we cannot provide relocation for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Fulfill demand requirements by examining Material Requirements Planning (MRP) indications
• Communicate material availability to procurement and ensure that need dates are met to release production orders
• Maintain configuration and serial control of production hardware
• Ensures the generation of pick lists, packing slips, and other shipping document as required
• Flag and communicate production problems
• Responsible for requesting Customer Source Inspection (CSI) of hardware shipments
• Assure that planning data items are properly maintained in SAP, and are compatible with applicable program plans and schedules
• Support production programs by working with the program managers and production leads
• Collaborate in team meetings and activities
• Participate in safety training and actively comply with safety policies and practices

Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) in a manufacturing environment
• Intermediate Computer skills including Excel and Word (2-5 years)
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In 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:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience with Supply Chain concepts such as Purchasing, Logistics, etc
• Excellent organizational, presentation and communication skills
• SAP experience preferred
• Advanced to Expert level in Excel and Power Point
• Manufacturing, Electronic or Aerospace industry background

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.