Raw Stock Planner / Raw Stock Planner Senior

Ball Aerospace is powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus. We pioneer discoveries that enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. We create innovative space solutions, enable more accurate weather forecasts, drive insightful observations of our planet, deliver actionable data and intelligence, and ensure those who defend our freedom go forward bravely and return home safely.

 

At our core, we're passionate, committed people who believe together we can achieve extraordinary things. We work collaboratively with each other, our customers and partners to solve the world's greatest challenges. That means listening to one another, providing feedback and partnering across all levels. We value our inclusive culture where everyone is heard equally and creativity thrives. Each team member is fully invested in our mission and we bring an energy to work every day that propels our business and motivates us all to Go Beyond.®

 

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The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

 

Raw Stock Planner / Raw Stock Planner Senior

 

What You'll Do:

 

• Perform planning and production tasks, anticipate program needs, and expedite material requirements for production, manufacturing, or assembly operations.
• Review engineering drawings for identification of parts, materials and tooling needs.
• Write and maintain manufacturing routers, configuration requirements, and material traceability documentation.
• Create and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Work with external suppliers in requesting quotes, reviewing supplier qualifications and standards and working with the internal program management team in awarding work to external suppliers.
• Anticipate material shortages or delays and expedite as required to eliminate project schedule impacts.
• Provide material and manufacturing status reports.
• Work with the accounting department in reconciling accounts.
• Check and post data to production logs, records, or reports.
• Carry/move/expedite/inventory hardware and documentation between work centers as required.
• Collaborate closely with machine shop personnel to understand material preferences and needs.
• May support general administration tasks.

• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

 

What You’ll Need:

 

• Planner - High School diploma or equivalent plus 4 years or more related experience or a related 2-year technical degree and 2 years or more related experience.
• Planner Senior - High School diploma or equivalent plus 6 years or more related experience or a related 2-year technical degree and 4 years or more related experience.
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor’s or Master’s, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Proven customer service skills including identifying customer needs, being responsive to those needs and identify and solving problems quickly.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills leveraging toolsets to make sound scheduling decisions.
• Demonstrated attention to detail when reviewing documentation, interacting with systems, and completing high-quality work products.
• Solid communications skills with ability to articulate and interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Experience scheduling in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience working with external suppliers (machine shops and special processes) is preferred.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 and AS9100 environment is preferred.
• Solid computer skills specifically utilizin