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Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.The Mission Enabling Products Structures Business Unit of Northrop Grumman, designs, manufactures and operates small and medium-class spacecraft for communications, imaging, scientific, exploration and national security space applications. MEP is leading supplier of space components that power and enable satellites of all classes, provides technical engineering services to government agencies and laboratories, and is developing exciting new satellite servicing and advanced space flight technologies.\nThe Structures Business Unit is seeking a Production Planner - Level 1 to join our team. This position is located in San Diego, CA.\nJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:\nPlanner must understand manufacturing capacity and allocate as required to meet build plan commitments. Expedites and reschedules open purchase orders to suit production-planning requirement.\nCreate and release manufacturing orders based on bill-of-materials and configuration. Close work orders after sub-assemblies, ensure assemblies and integration are complete.\nTrack material shortages for manufacturing orders, kits, sub-assemblies based on bill-of-material or drawings/configuration. Communicate to program team and management critical part shortages that will jeopardize ship schedule.\nMaintain inventory including shelf life sensitive material and tooling for the program.\nCoordinates and expedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between departments, according to manufacturing schedules or priorities, and compiles and maintains manual or computerized record.\nPrepares purchase requests for the purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements.\nPerform work order variance analysis and review MRP execution and ensures accuracy of information, reconciles supply and demand, validates master scheduling requirement.\nUpdate Work Orders based on Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).\nPerforms material cycle counts, assists with program close out and disposition.\nBasic Qualifications for a Level 1:\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 0-2 years of production planning using ERP Systems (Costpoint a plus).\nFamiliar with production control planning and scheduling within an aerospace manufacturing environment\nStrong analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure and very tight timelines.\nStrong computer literacy using an ERP system and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).\nMust have strong written and verbal communication skills.\nMust be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time as needed\nBe willing to work overtime, as needed\nPreferred Qualifications:\nDemonstrates understanding and is able to apply continuous improvement terminology/tools: LEAN, Six Sigma principles/Lean design principles, Value Stream, and Kaizen.\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $47,200.00 - $78,600.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. 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