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Sr Production Planner

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Hybrid
San Jose, CA, USA
92K-115K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
San Jose, CA, USA
92K-115K Annually
Senior level
Plan, schedule, coordinate and track hardware and materials through fabrication, assembly, test and shipment. Use MRP (SAP/Oracle) to fulfill demand, maintain configuration/serial control, generate shipping documents, request customer source inspection, update planning data, communicate with procurement and production leads, flag problems, and support program managers and safety compliance.
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 Sr Production Planner– San Jose, CA

 

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives.  Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

 

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

 

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities?  Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement?  Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment?  One that values YOU.  Consider CAES.

You will report directly to our Manager and you’ll work out of our San Jose location on a On-site/Hybrid, work schedule.

 

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Are YOU someone that excels at problem solving and building strong relationships? CAES is seeking an experienced  Sr Production Planner for its Missiles business unit. The successful candidate will plan, schedule, coordinate and track the flow of hardware and material throughout the manufacturing process, including fabrication, assembly, test and shipment; position controls jobs of moderate complexity with multi-level programs. This individual must be organized and results driven with great problem solving and analytical skills. 

The Production Control team applies leading edge theories and techniques to resolve complex and often unusual tactical issues impacting the department and programs. The Materials Planner will work on problems of project critical scope where there is significant impact beyond the confines of their own job and department. This position is located in San Jose, CA. However, we cannot provide relocation for this role. 

Responsibilities:

  • Fulfill demand requirements by examining Material Requirements Planning (MRP) indications
  • Communicate material availability to procurement and ensure that need dates are met to release production orders 
  • Maintain configuration and serial control of production hardware
  • Ensures the generation of pick lists, packing slips, and other shipping document as required
  • Flag and communicate production problems
  • Responsible for requesting Customer Source Inspection (CSI) of hardware shipments
  • Assure that planning data items are properly maintained in SAP, and are compatible with applicable program plans and schedules
  • Support production programs by working with the program managers and production leads
  • Collaborate in team meetings and activities
  • Participate in safety training and actively comply with safety policies and practices

 

 

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) in a manufacturing environment
  • This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).

WE VALUE

  • Bachelor’s Degree. 
  • Experience with Supply Chain concepts such as Purchasing, Logistics, etc
  • Intermediate Computer skills including Excel and Word
  • Excellent organizational, presentation and communication skills
  • MRP Experience: SAP or Oracle experience preferred.
  • Advanced to Expert level in Excel and Power Point.
  • Manufacturing, Electronic or Aerospace industry background.
  • Knowledge of FAR or recent experience supporting a government contractor environment.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: May 13, 2026

 

The annual base salary range for this position is $92,000 - $115,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

 

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry.  From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected].

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell: click here

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies (AT) products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components, and more, and connect many of them via our high-speed Wi-Fi offerings. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft, more direct and on-time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flight. Revenues in 2023 for Honeywell Aerospace Technology were $14B and there are approximately 21,000 employees globally. To learn more, please visit click here.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity :click here

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