Material Planner I

Job description

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Material Planner l to join our Team  based in Mobile, AL

Meet the team:

The Material Planner is responsible for the coordination of all materials required for their respective A220 assembly position’s activities. The Material Planner will also problem-solve and escalate any issues related to part shortages. The Material Planner is part of an MFT in situ at the station. 

Your working environment:

Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

How we care for you :

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Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

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Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

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Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. 

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Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:

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Plan material requirements at work station, 10-day look ahead, Pull Signal for delivery to POU 

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Interface with Mirabel Procurement Operations for shortage resolution via a Supply Officer.

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Coordinate materials required for rescheduling in case of planned shortages (Contingency Plan).

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Investigation in cases of missing parts (including physical search coordinated with 3PL)

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General Coordination with 3PL and on-site workshops as required.

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Coordinate FOT completion and be responsible for ‘green’ status.

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Coordinate with Operational Procurement on return flow.

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Support departmental adherence to KPIs related to Health & Safety, Quality and Productivity.

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Participate in daily team meetings to address issues impacting Operations.

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Support implementation of procedures and work instructions to support the manufacturing and quality system.

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Actively identify opportunities and support / participate in continuous improvement initiatives, workflow consolidation and OSW inventory, including 5S.

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Support effective communication between Business Units.

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Prepare and issue relevant management reports and ensure visual management tools are maintained.

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Other duties as assigned.

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Able to enter and retrieve information using a computer (SAP and Google Suite).

Your boarding pass:

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Diploma in any Material Management, Aerospace or Operations Management-related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Experience with production assembly, material and work planning, and supply management.

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Effective verbal and written communication skills. 

Physical Requirements:

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Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens.  Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions

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Hearing: able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings; Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.

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Speaking: able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification.

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Carrying: able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg which engaging in training, addressing production issues or as part of continuous improvement projects.

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Lifting: able to occasionally lift up to 30lbs/14kg.

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Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas and on shop floor.

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Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at computer and in meetings.

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Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.

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Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time delivering information.

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Travel/Mobility: able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time and on short notice. 

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Walking: able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips and sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces other business interactions

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Space Limitations: Working on jigs at fuselage at a height of 15 feet.  

 

Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

 

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:
Professional

Remote Type:
On-site

Job Family:
Production Planning & Scheduling

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Job Posting End Date: 03.31.2025

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