Junior Planner

Astrophysics Inc. is a leading global designer and manufacturer of X-Ray security inspection systems. Since 2002, we have dedicated ourselves to ensuring a safer world through advanced X-Ray screening and imaging technology. Our systems are deployed in critical infrastructure, aviation, and ports and borders sites in more than 150 countries. Hotels, prisons, courthouses, embassies, airports, military bases, and government buildings around the world depend on us for their safety and security. Astrophysics is an expanding, dynamic and fast-paced company looking for individuals who want to grow with us and be a part of a meaningful security mission. We currently have an immediate full-time position opening for a Junior Planner located in City of Industry, California.

Job Summary:

The Junior Planner works with the Planning Supervisor in the production planning department to support manufacturing operations. This role will assist in the preparation and evaluation of Production Schedules along with processing work orders in accordance with the Production Plan.

Essential Functions:

• Create work orders and travelers in support of the Sales forecast, Production plan, and schedules
• Release work orders to the appropriate departments
• Transact completion and closure of work orders
• Review customer orders to understand special requirements and to ensure custom materials are procured
• Assign customer orders and prepare supporting documents including configuration sheets
• Coordinate with various departments for a smooth workflow and alert senior personnel of anomalies that impact the Production plan/schedules
• Report Work in Progress status
• Ensure backorders are prioritized and followed up on by communicating with the Expeditor and interdepartmentally as needed
• Review and compare Bills of Materials to work orders and communicate inaccuracies to the Planning Supervisor
• Transact material transfers
• Assist in weekly validation of open work orders
• Support Physical Inventory function
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree or minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment desirable
• Experience with ERP systems; experience with SAGE a plus
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proactive and detail-oriented
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401K plan with 4% employer match
• 11 paid holidays, 10 PTO days, free donuts on Fridays, company luncheons and year end party!

Be part of a meaningful security mission with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development. Join our Astrophysics family today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Astrophysics Inc. provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions at Astrophysics Inc. are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you need assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 1(909) 598-5488 and ask for Human Resources. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.