Planner Sr - Military Flight Controls Division

Planner Sr - Military Flight Controls Division

Apply for the Planner Sr - Military Flight Controls Division role at Parker Hannifin
. This position is part of Parker Aerospace’s Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD). MFCD provides primary and secondary flight control systems for military aircraft worldwide, offering precise actuation solutions and advanced electrohydraulic products. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the division leads in fly‑by‑wire technology and is recognized for its engineering expertise and commitment to innovation.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has enabled engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. In Parker Aerospace, we develop innovative solutions that support efficient, sustainable flight throughout the aircraft lifecycle.

• Identify raw material and component requirements for production from engineering and production specifications and schedules of moderate scope and complexity. Ensure accurate item master file and bill of material.
• Advise management on work‑in‑progress status, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed. Recommend changes to improve the planning process for assigned products.
• Evaluate and confirm material supply availability to meet demand. Prepare work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts to support a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements. Coordinate material movements between internal work and storage areas and/or outside processing or suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Schedule and expedite the movement of parts by means of move orders and/or stock transfers to meet customer shipping dates.
• Analyze inventory usage, scrap, and waste, and recommend any appropriate actions to minimize loss, reduce inventory, and/or increase inventory turnover.
• Advise and assist management in resolving problems concerning over‑shipments, shortages, engineering changes, and cancellation of orders.
• Coordinate cross‑functional activities with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Shipping and Receiving, and Contract Administration to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production process and consistent status information.
• Maintain configuration control on all open orders and appropriate data files as required by division policies and procedures.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical or trade publications, establishing networks, and/or participating in professional associations.
• Compliance with policies and procedures in the Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM).
• Share specialized knowledge with others, represent the company on specific projects, mentor new employees, and contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross‑functional or project team responsibilities (e.g., continuous improvement).

• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job, typically acquired through two or more years of related experience.
• Has completed a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field and has passed the CPIM national certification basics exam; or has passed the majority (3 or more) of the CPIM national certification exams.
• Knowledge of manufacturing resources planning theories, principles, and industry practices.
• Proficient in standard business application software, manufacturing resource planning systems, and interface operations. Ability to effectively apply continuous improvement methods to the planning function (e.g., pull systems, process mapping, JIT) and comply with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements related to production control.
• Ability to work on a variety of problems of moderate scope and…