Planning Coordinator

Planning CoordinatorThe Planning Coordinator performs a wide range of duties related to purchasing, scheduling, and expediting finished goods and components to support strategic inventory goals and ensure on-time delivery of customer orders. This role requires sound judgment in anticipating future requirements through analysis and interpretation of current production status, and active participation in daily Tier 1 activities to coordinate and streamline inventory kitting and order status.Responsibilities:Initiate required documentation and system transactions to allocate, purchase, or reschedule material as needed to meet production and delivery requirements.Use purchase order past-due reporting to establish and reassign new delivery due dates for purchase orders, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.Coordinate with engineering and strategic sourcing teams to drive supplier fulfillment from purchase order issuance through receipt of parts into stock.Act as a liaison between Planning and Stockroom kitting operations to ensure timely order processing and effective inventory kitting.Update and maintain purchase orders in the MRP system to reflect changes in design and delivery requirements.Collaborate with quality and production buyers to prioritize and support efficient turnaround of supplier FAIRs and purchasing documentation.Coordinate with supply chain buyers to resolve MRB items and process Return to Vendor (RTV) shipments in a timely manner.Perform routine inventory counts on MRB, RTV, and Hold locations to maintain accurate inventory records.Ensure MRB and WIP MRP transactions are conducted accurately and processed in a timely manner.Support the planning and execution of cycle counts and the annual plant physical inventory activities.Perform additional duties as directed by the Supply Chain leadership team, including flexing responsibilities to support on-time delivery and plant sales goals.Essential Skills:High school diploma or GED.2 years of experience in supply chain operations or an associate degree in a related field.Ability to work effectively with multiple functional departments, including sales, operations, finance, and quality.Ability to work daily and weekend overtime when needed.Experience with planning and supply chain processes.Ability to interpret production status and anticipate future material and inventory requirements.Additional Skills & Qualifications:Familiarity with SAP or equivalent ERP systems.Experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment.Experience with Quality Management Systems and standards.Strong understanding of ERP and MRP concepts and transactions.Attention to detail in managing purchase orders, inventory transactions, and documentation.Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.Work Environment:This position is based on-site in Torrance within a manufacturing and supply chain environment.

The role involves close collaboration with planning, stockroom, engineering, quality, production, and supply chain teams, and regular use of ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or equivalent tools. Work hours may include daily and weekend overtime when required to support production schedules, inventory activities, and on-time delivery goals.Job Type & Location:This is a Contract position based out of Torrance, CA.Pay and Benefits:The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)