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We are a part of Textron Inc, one of the world’s leading multi-industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO and many more. Our company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative products and services.\nBut our business is all about people - the customers who rely on us and the exceptional team that brings our mission to life.\nWe've been in the industry for more than 50 years and embraced the unique capabilities that come with being a mid-sized player. We bring the agility of a small business to meet our customers' most urgent requirements and empower our team members to push past possible. We can scale quickly to solve the big problems, working across functions, sites, and business lines to make it happen. We’re comprised of 7 domains specializing in Air, Sea, Land, Weapons Systems, Electronic Systems, Propulsion, and Testing and Training Simulations.\nStart your career in a big way by joining Textron Systems. We are here to provide necessary and life-changing services and products to our customers. We are right where the real work happens. By joining our team, you will gain exciting and versatile experiences from day one to fuel your growth. Talent development is a big part of who we are. Don't just start your career - go big.\nVisit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!\nAbout This Role\nWe believe people should love what they do - in this role, you will be responsible for:\nDevelop and manage the execution of the production schedule as a result of line of balance output, taking into consideration the available capacity, material availability and program delivery commitments. Communicates to business product support managers and program managers the manufacturing status, expected completion dates and production cost /schedule risk analysis.\nJob Responsibilities:\nPartner with procurement, production manager, quality, engineering, and program management, and other supply chain disciplines to proactively plan, schedule, and effectively manage development, production, and aftermarket support environments.\nManages and has ownership of execution of items associated with their planner code, to include:\nRelease of internal jobs to the factory\nRelease of purchase requisitions\nManage disruptions in the internal factory (shortages, MRB, internal and external constraints)\nProvides feedback to internal customers\nAdvises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.\nMonitors internal and external supply chain alignment - identifies and resolves potential constraints, maintains line of balance (build through) and purchase requests for the production or purchase of components / parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.\nPlays an integral part of product Integrated Product Teams (IPT) by effectively interfacing with internal customers on a daily basis, schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.\nAssists management in the development and execution of action/ workaround plans for assigned products/value streams to maximize scheduled on-time completion. Analyzes supply and demand data and reports to determine critical path constraints. Performs product lead time analysis.\nManages manual demand for top/down & bottom-up releases, facilitates ECN/ECP changes and coordinates production cut-ins. Reviews excess material for possible consumption in other jobs. Creates material transfers, borrow/payback transactions and PO change requests.\nWho We Are\nWe are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services. We are a part of Textron Inc, one of the world’s leading multi-industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO and many more. 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We are right where the real work happens. By joining our team, you will gain exciting and versatile experiences from day one to fuel your growth. Talent development is a big part of who we are. Don't just start your career - go big.\nVisit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!\nAbout This Role\nWe believe people should love what they do - in this role, you will be responsible for:\nDevelop and manage the execution of the production schedule as a result of line of balance output, taking into consideration the available capacity, material availability and program delivery commitments. 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Analyzes supply and demand data and reports to determine critical path constraints. Performs product lead time analysis.\nManages manual demand for top/down & bottom-up releases, facilitates ECN/ECP changes and coordinates production cut-ins. Reviews excess material for possible consumption in other jobs. Creates material transfers, borrow/payback transactions and PO change requests.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in supply chain or a related field with 2-3+ years of professional experience\n1-3 years MRP experience & CPIM certification preferred\nDetailed understanding of supply chain principles\nThorough understanding of the following: various production planning and inventory techniques and practices, Capacity Planning, various forecasting techniques and their application.\nExcellent communication, facilitation and networking skills.\nOutstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent partnering and team building skills.\nThis position requires that the candidate be a US citizen who currently obtains a Secret level security clearance.\nHow We Care\nAt Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. 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