<p>Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies and components. For more than 50 years, AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries in applications from large commercial transports to fighter jets and commercial and military rotorcraft.</p> <p>Our composite design and fabrication expertise can be found on many defense programs. AEC provides a wide range of products including complete structural assemblies, flight critical components, primary and secondary structural elements for platforms such as the F-35 Lightning II, the CH-53K Heavy-lift Helicopter and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).</p> <p>AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions to our customers. Significant investment in infrastructure and automation ensures AEC is positioned to maximize that value, offering the right processes to meet our customer's needs.</p> <p>We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Planner/Scheduler to join our team. This role is integral to ensuring efficient production planning and execution through the effective use of SAP and other advanced planning tools.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Production Planning: </li><li>Develop and maintain detailed production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements while optimizing resource utilization. </li><li>Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and operations, to ensure schedules align with project objectives. </li><li>Material Planning: </li><li>Monitor material requirements and availability to support production schedules. </li><li>Work closely with procurement to address material shortages and ensure timely delivery of components. </li><li>SAP Utilization: </li><li>Use SAP for scheduling, material planning, and production tracking. </li><li>Ensure accuracy of data within SAP, including BOMs, routings, and work center capacities. </li><li>Capacity Management: </li><li>Assess and analyze production capacities, identifying potential bottlenecks. </li><li>Implement strategies to balance workloads and ensure smooth operations. </li><li>Change Management: </li><li>Respond to schedule changes driven by customer demands, supply chain disruptions, or production issues. </li><li>Communicate changes effectively to all stakeholders and adjust plans as necessary. </li><li>Performance Monitoring: </li><li>Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, and inventory levels. </li><li>Provide regular reports and recommendations to leadership </li></ul>