Planner I

Full-time Contract Position – Colorado Springs, CO

Our Client delivers customer-focused operations and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. Through leading-edge technologies and transformative solutions, it has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and one of America’s fastest-growing corporations. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) team also provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. #InnovatingBeyondLimits

The Company

Our Client’s mission is to stay ahead of the curve, developing solutions today to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. With over 60 years of leadership, they have driven transformative change in the aerospace and defense industry. Their innovative solutions provide connected protection through advanced command, control, and communications platforms, along with capabilities in ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and more, ensuring national security across multiple domains. Dedicated to expanding the industrial base and delivering open architecture platforms, our client plays a crucial role in fostering competition, providing value, and accelerating innovation. Their ability to scale and commitment to open architecture set them apart in driving industry progress.

The Position

The Planner I role supports production and supply chain operations by assisting with material planning, scheduling, and inventory coordination to ensure smooth manufacturing execution. This position works closely with cross-functional teams to track material availability, support master production planning, and resolve scheduling or material shortages using MRP and ERP systems.

Ideal candidates have a foundational understanding of supply chain or operations management, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with technical documentation such as schematics and blueprints. Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environments is a plus, along with exposure to FAR/DFAR and lifecycle planning processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist with planning and scheduling the movement of raw materials, packaging, parts, components, services, supplies, and finished goods
Support execution of the master production plan through MRP/ERP systems
Monitor material flow across production and inventory to ensure timely availability
Track production shortages, material constraints, and scheduling discrepancies
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving scheduling and material issues
Support implementation of engineering changes within the planning process
Maintain accurate planning data, documentation, and system updates
Collaborate with production, supply chain, engineering, and operations teams
Support product life cycle execution from planning through delivery

Supervisory Responsibilities

No immediate direct reports

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field of study and typically 0-2 years of relevant experience
Exposure to the engineering change process
Basic understanding of master production planning
Familiarity with applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications
Intermediate Excel experience
Operations and logistics coordination
Data tracking and reporting
Attention to detail and problem-solving

Preferred Experience

Experience in Supply Chain Management and /or Operations Management
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR)
Understanding of Unified Commercial Code (UCC)
Prior experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and /or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Systems Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military

Work Environment

On-site position located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a 6-8 month contract to hire

Compensation

Position offers an hourly W2 Rate between $15 - $20, with additional benefits

Requirements

Because this client is a Federal Government Contractor performing services for the DoD, US Air Force, NASA and others, they do require US, Non-Dual Citizenship

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.