Planner Specialist Location : BOAZ, AL, United States Job Family : Planning Job Type : Regular Posted : Jul 15, 2025 Job ID : 58389 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved Ensures performance to the master production schedule to achieve division objectives for customer service, inventory levels, and configuration management. Plans, prepares, issues, and controls difficult production schedules and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements. 1. Determines production priorities by studying master production schedule and customer requirements. 2. Acts as a primary customer contact for matters regarding production status, schedule changes, shipping information, and returned material. May adjust masterschedule in response to customer feedback/requirements and manufacturing capacity. 3. Identifies variety of raw material and component requirements for production from engineering and production specifications and schedules of diverse or difficultscope and complexity. Ensures accurate item master file and bill of material. 4. Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, andservices are provided as needed. Evaluates, recommends, and implements changes to the overall planning process consistent with continuous improvement goals. 5. Coordinates cross-functional activities with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Shipping/Receiving, and ContractAdministration to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production process and consistent information regarding status and priorities. 6. Evaluates materials supply and demands. Prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts to support a masterproduction schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements. Coordinates material movements between internal work and storage areas and/or outside processing orsuppliers to ensure materials are available when needed. 7. Schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders and/or stock transfers to meet customer shipping dates and minimize inventory. 8. Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems. May lead or be assigned to a special project team. 9. Analyzes inventory usage, scrap, and shrinkage. Recommends and implements any appropriate actions to minimize loss, reduce inventory, and/or increaseinventory turnover that would support inventory level objectives. 10. Analyzes proposed changes in methods, schedules, and materials. Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses. 11. Resolves problems concerning overshipments, shortages, engineering changes, and cancellation of orders. 12. Maintains configuration control on all open orders and appropriate data files as required by division policies and procedures. 13. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical or trade publications, establishing networks, and/orparticipating in professional associations. 14. Complies with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions. Complies withpolicies and procedures in Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM). 15. May provide leadership to others in department. Acts as prime contact on high level projects. Establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects.Trains and mentors less experienced employees. Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents company on high-level projects. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Workassignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement). Education and Experience Bachelors degree (BA) in Business Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field. Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through six or more years of related experience. APICS certificate preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of manufacturing resources planning theories, principles, and industry practices. Thorough knowledge of manufacturing resource planningsystems, business application software, and interface operations. Ability to effective assess and implement continuous improvement methods (e.g. pull systems,process mapping, JIT). Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements related to production control. Ability to work on a variety of problems ofdiverse scope and complexity where analysis and evaluation of various outcomes require tradeoffs. Ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginativeand practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams. Ability to establish goals and objectives to completeprojects. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and recommend changes to procedures. Ability to effectively communicate and present information to teammembers, team leaders, and top management. Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of thebusiness 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. TYPICAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate a computer and talk or hear. Theemployee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the employee is regularattendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others and members of the public, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. 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”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants) Drug-Free Workplace In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.