Material Planner

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Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Material Planner (6:00am - 2:00pm CST) to join our team based in Mobile, AL.

You will be part of a team responsible for the coordination of all materials required for their respective A220 assembly position’s activities.

As Material Planner will also problem-solve and upscale any issues related to part shortages. The Material Planner is part of an MFT in situ at the station.

Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

• Financial Rewards:
  Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Work/Life Balance:
  Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare:
  Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development:
  Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

• Plan material requirements at work station, 10-day look ahead, Pull Signal for delivery to POU
• Interface with Mirabel Procurement Operations for shortage resolution via a Supply Officer
• Coordinate materials required for rescheduling in case of planned shortages (Contingency Plan)
• Investigation in cases of missing parts (including physical search coordinated with 3PL)
• General Coordination with 3PL and on-site workshops as required
• Coordinate FOT completion and be responsible for ‘green’ status
• Coordinate with Operational Procurement on return flow
• Support departmental adherence to KPIs related to Health & Safety, Quality and Productivity
• Participate in daily team meetings to address issues impacting Operations
• Support implementation of procedures and work instructions to support the manufacturing and quality system
• Actively identify opportunities and support / participate in continuous improvement initiatives, workflow consolidation and OSW inventory, including 5S
• Support effective communication between Business Units
• Prepare and issue relevant management reports and ensure visual management tools are maintained
• Other duties as assigned.

• Diploma in any Material Management, Aerospace or Operations Management-related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with production assembly, material and work planning, and supply management.
• General knowledge of material and equipment used in the aviation industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of shop floor safety and OSHA regulations
• Demonstrated ability to analyze situations and provide solutions
• Knowledge of and ability to use and apply LEAN knowledge and techniques
• Ability to enter and retrieve information using a computer (SAP and Google Suite)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Able to enter and retrieve information using a computer (SAP and Google…