Materials Planner

Location: Orlando, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

When you rely on airlines to connect you in flight, you rely on Thales. In an increasingly fast paced world, we make the unpredictable, predictable by connecting and entertain passengers to make your life better. Combining a diversity of talents, we master the decisive moments that matter to passengers and airlines. Whatever it takes.

Materials Planner

Orlando, FL (Hybrid)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Supply Chain Materials Planner that will be responsible for forecasting demand for all material needed to support product lines across Aviation Global Services (AGS) business line. Demand planner will be the primary liaison between Program Management, Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, PMA, Sales, Procurement, and Repair Stations to ensure an accurate multi-year forecast is published on a regular basis. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure all teams are working off one true demand outlook so parts are ordered and available to support Spares, Maintenance and Repairs requirements.

In this position, you will also be involved in both tactical and strategic inventory, project and program initiatives, and may provide guidance and training to less experienced Planners in the accomplishment of daily activities. This position has responsibilities for adherence against customer, program, project and budget.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Responsible for ensuring materials operations and support services meet customer, program, and project requirements, and are compliant with Thales QMS, Thales EHS, AS9100, FAA, and U.S. Export/Import and DOT regulations; Recommends documents and updates operational, business, and ERP processes & procedures; Collaborates with other Services and support teams to include:  Program Management, Regional Account Teams, Industrial Operations Material Planning, Purchasing/Procurement, ODA/PMA, TKM & Line Maintenance, Quality, Repair Station, Production, Maintenance Operations Center and Engineering.
• May be assigned to perform Materials Planning in support of:  Distribution Center, Repair Station, Line Maintenance, Production, or Project areas; Establishes and maintains inventory plans to ensure material availability as required to support established stocking plans, service level goals for maintenance and repairs, and customer orders; Reviews and implements MRP actions; makes appropriate inventory/production decisions; Generates, manages and schedules Planned Orders, Purchase Requisitions and Production Orders.
• Analyzes inventory position and plan against Engineering Change Orders, Service Bulletins, Program Campaigns, and demand changes; implements appropriate inventory actions; Supports review and impact of material obsolescence; implements and monitors material obsolescence risk mitigation plans; Provides material planning support for reliability engineering projects; Enforces established quality control requirements; Identifies, develops, and implements metrics and control systems to support various goals and objectives in collaboration with the Services’ business and customer satisfaction needs.
• Orders materials and coordinates with procurement and production to ensure on time delivery as required to support demand; Establishes and implements material support plans for new programs and projects; Produces material demand forecasts based on historical data and/or projected reliability data (MTBUR/MTBF); Analyzes data to identify problems and collaborates with leadership to develop innovative solutions.
• Partners with leadership to complete annual budget review and analysis and provides recommendations; Participates in Services’ contract reviews and provides recommended changes.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in a related field with 3-5 years of related experience or a high school diploma/GED with at least seven (7) years’ experience or a comparable combination of relevant education and experience.
• Related Materials Management work experience includes: Material Planning/Scheduling, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Inventory/Production Control; Previous Materials Management experience in the airline and/or electronics manufacturing industry preferred.
• Experience with MRP analysis and methods using an ERP System, SAP preferred. 
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