Senior Planner

Aptiv · Orange, United States

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: Sr. Planner

Job ID: 683

Location: Orange, CA

Department: Supply Chain

Reports To: Supply Chain Manager

Job Type: Full Time

Compensation: $90,000 - 110,000 per year

Summary

As our Senior Planner, you will be the vital link between customer demand, plant floor operations, and procurement. You will oversee end-to-end production scheduling and material flow in our manufacturing facility, creating and optimizing master production schedules that maximize plant throughput and ensure 100% on-time delivery. You will address complex capacity bottlenecks, resolve material shortages, and drive continuous improvement within our ERP/MRP systems and planning workflows.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Capacity Management

• Develop and execute detailed finite daily and weekly production schedules for multiple production lines and work centers.
• Conduct capacity planning and analysis to balance labor, machinery, and material availability against forecasts and customer orders.
• Optimize inventory parameters (Safety Stock, ROP, EOQ) and monitor WIP levels to prevent bottlenecks and control lead times.
• Track and report on operational KPIs, including Schedule Attainment, OTIF, Inventory Turnover, and Downtime due to material shortages.

Operational Execution & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Production Supervisors and Operations Managers to review schedule adherence, address line stoppages, and re-sequence orders dynamically.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure raw materials and components arrive to align with production starts.
• Act as an ERP/MRP super-user, maintaining master data integrity (BOMs, routings, lead times).
• Lead Lean/Kaizen initiatives and ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and relevant regulatory requirements.

Position Requirements

Education & Technical Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related technical field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Experience: 6–8+ years in production scheduling, master planning, or material control in high-mix/volume environments.
• Industry Domain: High-mix, regulated environments (AS9100/ISO9001 highly desired).

Certifications & Competencies

• Certifications: APICS/ASCM (CPIM/CSCP) strongly preferred.
• Systems Proficiency: Advanced ERP/MRP proficiency (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Syspro) and advanced MS Excel or BI tools (Power Query, Power BI).
• Core Competencies: Lean, Kanban, JIT, Theory of Constraints, data-backed decision-making, and strong interpersonal skills.

Systems You'll Use

• Google Workspace
• ADP
• U-Connect
• GlobalShop

Compensation, Benefits & Legal

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000 per year, based on experience.
• Benefits & Perks: Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, 401(k) match, and career development resources.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities). We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination and strictly prohibit workplace harassment of any kind.