Manufacturing Planning Analyst

Title: Manufacturing Planning Analyst Duration: 12 month Contract-to-Hire Hours: Hybrid, Tues-Thurs on-site 8-4 Location: Chicago, IL Pay Rate: $30-$40/hr Job Description As a Manufacturing Planning Analyst, you will work with Product, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure materials and resources are available to support aircraft installations and maintenance. This role translates sales forecasts and product changes into purchasing and delivery plans through the S&OP process, helping drive revenue, control costs, and meet customer demand. Day to Day Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Operations teams to monitor kit assembly health, manage risks, and ensure material availability. Review MRP outputs and adjust plans to align supply with demand. Lead cross-functional planning discussions related to engineering changes, material health, and product revisions. Coordinate with Procurement to ensure material receipts support production schedules. Align material availability with demand and capacity plans alongside MPS teams. Support production execution activities, including MPS operations in Itasca. Drive improvements in planning, reporting, and communication processes, including weekly production reporting. Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency. Partner with Accounting to support monthly financial reporting and variance analysis. Must Haves Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain or related field. 2-5 years of experience in supply chain planning. Experience with SAP, Microsoft Navision, or comparable ERP/MRP applications with ability to teach others Experience with complex configuration management in a regulated environment

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