Production Planner Intern; Summer Chandler, AZ, US Posted ago

Position: Production Planner Intern (Summer 2026) Chandler, AZ, US Posted an hour ago
## Production Planner Intern (Summer 2026)
Chandler, AZ, United States Pac Sci  EMC an operating company of Ralliant – is seeking a Production Planning Intern to join our Operations team. This internship is designed for students graduating in 2026–2027 who want hands-on experience in supply and demand planning, work order management, and manufacturing capacity analysis within the aerospace and defense industry.

Responsibilities:
* Assist with supply and demand planning deliverables to support manufacturing cells.
* Help generate and validate work orders using MRP processes, ensuring timely release to manufacturing.
* Support monitoring and maintenance of the Master Production Schedule, including identifying root causes for delays.
* Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Receiving, Quality, and Engineering teams to track build plans, backorder status, and potential schedule interruptions.
* Contribute to daily stand-up meetings by providing exception-based reporting on supply variances.
* Assist in analyzing demand forecasts and supporting the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
* Help with inventory reallocation projects to support cost reduction strategies.
* Participate in continuous improvement projects and support cross-functional teams with progress tracking.
* Develop and maintain Excel-based tools for metrics, variance tracking, and risk assessment.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Junior or senior standing in 2026 or 2027, currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP/MRP systems is a plus.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate across functions.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
* Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or APICS/CPIM coursework is desirable but not required.
* Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with limited guidance.
* Due to contractual and regulatory requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. Pac Sci EMC is a U.S. Department of State ITAR-regulated employer. To comply with ITAR-controlled contracts, this position requires U.S. citizenship.

Learning Outcomes:
* Gain hands-on experience in production planning and supply chain operations.
* Learn how to apply ERP/MRP processes in a manufacturing environment.
* Develop skills in cross-functional collaboration and communication.
* Strengthen analytical and problem-solving skills using real-world data.
* Build a foundation for future roles in supply chain, operations, or production management.#LI-KJ1
** Ralliant Corporation Overview
** Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most.

At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
** About Pac Sci EMC
** Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (Pac Sci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM.

We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, Pac Sci EMC’s experience and…