• Planner

    Actalent (Chatsworth, CA)


    Job Title: Planner

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated Planner to join our team. The successful candidate will assist the planning staff in ensuring the efficient movement of products through internal production and external vendors. This role involves coordinating shipments, monitoring order progress, and tracking the advancement of production and shipping for customer orders.

    Responsibilities

    + Assist in the preparation of documentation and monitor material shortages.

    + Manage floor inventory and provide order status updates.

    + Enter data and facilitate the movement of work orders.

    + Update work order status in QAD or other relevant tracking systems.

    + Monitor and resolve material shortages for production kits.

    + Prepare kits for shipment to suppliers for further processing.

    + Collaborate with Receiving Inspection to address urgent internal shortages.

    + Oversee floor stock by verifying availability and maintaining accurate inventory records.

    + Dispose of expired items and work with purchasing to resolve stock shortages.

    + Generate shipping documents and expedite products moving to outside processing, customers, or suppliers.

    + Perform audits on kits before sending them to contract manufacturers.

    + Manage the return of kit materials to inventory from completed work orders.

    + Review component date codes in the stockroom before screening.

    + Carry out other tasks as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + Familiarity with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) or ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.

    + Previous planning experience.

    + Understanding of the aerospace industry.

    + At least 2 years of experience in a planning or production support role.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + High school diploma required.

    + Some college coursework preferred.

    + Strong sense of urgency, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

    + Understanding of manufacturing or production processes.

    + Familiarity with inventory management and cycle counting.

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

    Work Environment

    The work environment involves using tracking systems such as QAD to maintain smooth operations and supports on-time delivery goals. The planner will work closely with various departments to ensure compliance with industry-specific requirements. The role requires a strong sense of organization and attention to detail, along with the ability to resolve material shortages and maintain accurate inventory records.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Chatsworth, CA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Chatsworth,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 10, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.