Manufacturing Planning Analyst

Title: Manufacturing Planning AnalystDuration: 12 month contract to permHours: Hybrid, Tues-Thurs on-site 8-4Location: Chicago, ILJob DescriptionAs a Manufacturing Planning Analyst, you will work with Product, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure materials and resources are available to support aircraft installations and maintenance. This role translates sales forecasts and product changes into purchasing and delivery plans through the S&OP process, helping drive revenue, control costs, and meet customer demand.Day to DayPartner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Operations teams to monitor kit assembly health, manage risks, and ensure material availability.Review MRP outputs and adjust plans to align supply with demand.Lead cross-functional planning discussions related to engineering changes, material health, and product revisions.Coordinate with Procurement to ensure material receipts support production schedules.Align material availability with demand and capacity plans alongside MPS teams.Support production execution activities, including MPS operations in Itasca.Drive improvements in planning, reporting, and communication processes, including weekly production reporting.Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.Partner with Accounting to support monthly financial reporting and variance analysis.Must HavesBachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain or related field.2-5 years of experience in supply chain planning.Experience with SAP, Microsoft Navision, or comparable ERP/MRP applications with ability to teach othersExperience with complex configuration management in a regulated environmentCompetenciesHighly analytical with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.Advanced Excel skills and experience working in ERP/MRP-driven planning environments.Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a customer-focused approach.Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.Adaptable, strategic thinker capable of navigating and solving challenges in a complex, fast-paced supply chain environment.