Production & Materials Planning Specialist

We are seeking a Production & Materials Planning Specialist to join our manufacturing team onsite in Sylmar, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for balancing customer demand with plant capacity while ensuring seamless material flow.

This role reports to the Purchasing and Logistics Manager.

Key Responsibilities

*Generate, prioritize, and release Work Orders in alignment with master production schedules (MPS) and customer demand forecasts.

*Develop detailed production schedules to optimize machine utilization, minimize changeover times, and ensure on-time delivery (OTD) while preventing bottlenecks.

*Monitor plant capacity, and equipment constraints to balance workload and smooth production peaks.

*Run and analyze MRP reports to identify material shortages, buffer stock levels, and replenishment requirements.

*Create, issue, and manage POs for raw materials, and components based on production schedules and inventory thresholds.

*Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors. Proactively follow up on open POs, track shipment milestones, expedite critical parts, and resolve delivery or quality discrepancies.

*Coordinate and lead MRB activities to disposition non-conforming materials, scrap, rework, or return-to-vendor (RTV) items efficiently, minimizing production downtime.

*Manage the end-to-end RMA process for customer returns, ensuring timely evaluation, root-cause tracking, replacement fulfillment, and credit processing in coordination with Quality and Customer Service teams.

*Coordinate and manage material allocations for high-priority products, key accounts, or constrained components to maximize operational efficiency.

*Identify potential supply bottlenecks, material shortages, and production disruptions early; develop and execute robust mitigation and contingency plans.

*Translate complex manufacturing and supply chain data into clear, actionable insights to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.

*Leverage advanced Excel functionalities, Power Query, and dynamic dashboarding tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs).

Qualifications

*Only US Citizens, Green card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply.

*Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration is strongly preferred .

*3+ years of experience in production planning, materials control, or scheduling within a manufacturing or aerospace environment.

*Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Advanced Excel are mandatory

*Demonstrated track record of participating in or leading Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen continuous improvement initiatives.

*Demonstrated track record of managing supplier relationships, resolving non-conformance issues, and executing risk mitigation strategies.

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The base salary range for this position is $73,400 to $82,000 with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 4.5% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

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