Planner I

Full-time Contract Position – Parker, 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 the coordination and execution of production planning and material flow to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This entry-level position assists in scheduling raw materials, components, and finished goods throughout the production lifecycle while helping implement the master production plan within material management systems.

The ideal candidate has foundational knowledge of supply chain or operations management principles, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with technical documentation. This role provides hands-on exposure to production planning, material requirements planning (MRP), and cross-functional collaboration within a structured manufacturing environment, ideally within aerospace and defense settings.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist in planning and scheduling the movement of raw materials, components, packaging, supplies, and finished goods through production and inventory processes
Support execution of the master production plan within the material management system
Monitor material flow to ensure efficient and controlled production operations
Track production performance and identify material shortages or deficiencies
Assist in troubleshooting scheduling conflicts and supply chain disruptions
Support engineering change implementation and material updates
Maintain accurate documentation related to inventory, production schedules, and materials planning
Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, procurement, and logistics teams

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
A higher level degree may substitute for experience
Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
Exposure to the engineering change process
Basic understanding of master production planning
Familiarity with applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications

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 Parker, Colorado
This is a 7-month contract to hire

Compensation

Position offers an hourly W2 Rate between $25 - $30, 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.