Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
PacAero Agawam is seeking an experienced MRP Planning and Scheduling Specialist to support material planning, production scheduling, and execution within our aerospace manufacturing operation. This role plays a critical part in ensuring customer commitments are met through disciplined planning, strong follow-through, and hands-on coordination across the shop floor.
The MRP Planning and Scheduling Specialist is responsible for day-to-day MRP execution, maintaining material availability, supporting production schedules, and driving resolution of constraints that impact on-time delivery. This position requires a high sense of urgency, strong accountability, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This position is located in Agawam, MA and is onsite, full-time, Monday – Friday.
Requirements:
MRP & Material Planning Execution:
• Own daily MRP execution to ensure materials and components are available to support production schedules.
• Convert MRP signals into actionable purchase requisitions and production orders.
• Monitor material availability and proactively identify shortages, constraints, or risks to on-time delivery.
• Expedite materials and coordinate closely with Procurement, Inventory Control, and Production.
• Maintain accountability for inventory accuracy, material readiness, and schedule adherence.
Production Scheduling & Shop Floor Coordination:
• Support and execute production scheduling activities in alignment with customer demand and capacity.
• Maintain constant visibility into job status, work-in-process, and upcoming production priorities.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Operations to set priorities, manage constraints, and resolve execution issues.
• Spend time on the shop floor to validate execution against plan and support rapid problem-solving.
• Drive on-time shipment performance through disciplined follow-up and timely escalation.
Data Accuracy & System Integrity:
• Maintain and support master data accuracy including bills of material (BOMs), routings, lead times, and safety stock levels.
• Ensure ERP/MRP data supports realistic planning and effective execution.
• Identify data gaps or system issues that negatively impact planning accuracy and work cross-functionally to resolve them.
• Support reporting and visibility related to material status, shortages, and schedule performance.
Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to planning processes, system usage, and execution flow.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Inventory, and Manufacturing teams.
• Support process standardization and best practices across planning and materials management.
• Contribute ideas to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and overall supply chain performance.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Proven experience in MRP planning, production scheduling, production control, or a related manufacturing role.
• Strong understanding of how materials, capacity, and production schedules interact on the shop floor.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with urgency, prioritize effectively, and follow through on commitments.
• Experience working within an ERP/MRP system in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across functions.
• Willingness to spend time on the shop floor to ensure execution aligns with plan.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Familiarity with ABAS ERP/MRP or similar manufacturing ERP systems.
• APICS CPIM or related supply chain certification.
• Advanced Excel or reporting skills.
• Experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or demand-driven planning environments.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of accountability.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to influence without authority.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Manufacturing and office environment with regular presence on the shop floor.
• Frequent walking, standing, and interaction with production areas.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as required.
• Occasional overtime may be required to support production demands.
Salary range: $65,000 - $90,000/yr
Compensation & Benefits
The pay range listed for this position represents a good-faith estimate based on the role, internal equity, market data, and geographic location. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, education, and internal pay alignment.
PacAero offers a competitive compensation package along with a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and paid holidays. Benefits are available on the first of the month following date of hire, in accordance with plan terms.
Export Control Requirements
This position is subject to U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR. Employment may be contingent upon the candidate’s ability to comply with applicable export control laws and company policies.