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Planner III - Phoenix, AZ

Mercury Systems
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
3601 E University Dr (Show on map)
Mar 10, 2026
Back 4h Planner III #26-208 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Job Description Job Summary: Provide proper flow of schedule/plan and finished goods stock, shipment to achieve customer satisfaction, production, inventory. Must meet metrics such as Quality, OTD goals. Seeking expertise in all aspects of materials, planning including build plans, and various MRP/ERP systems. Uses communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills to ensure on time order delivery - serves a variety of customers Job Responsibilities: Ensure plan and schedule alignment with MPS Manage production plan, work order priorities, short- and long-term capacity plans, and reporting Coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided to maintain production. Proactively mitigates issues with production constraints. Create and release production orders as per plan. Collaborates with Purchasing, Production, Logistics, Quality, Program Management and Engineering to review execution of production schedules, build plans, backorder status, and other potential schedule interruptions or rescheduling Report production status for program specific milestones Ensure MRP integrity is maintained Ensure quarterly revenue plan is achieved and managed Implement planning strategies to mitigate plan and schedule challenges Recommend and execute cost savings and efficiency improvements by identifying opportunities in material usage variance and yield Develop, manage, and maintain tools to manage key metrics, review variances, and understand drivers and impact of changes. Utilize tools to assess risk Lead project teams on continuous improvement projects. Monitor progress and collaborate with other departments. Process engineering change orders and provide impact to schedule to MPS Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant hands-on experience required Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in material planning, production planning, or related supply chain functions Experience in ERP/MRP systems Experience maintaining MRP data integrity, including planning parameters, lead times, and inventory controls Team Player: Collaborates with key stakeholders, gains commitment to meet timelines and influences others without direct authority. Driver and Goal Oriented: With limited guidance, identifies tasks needed to support desired outcomes, and challenges potential delays to drive necessary actions for results. Organized: Demonstrated ability to stay organized with multiple responsibilities and deadlines. Good decision making and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented. Time management and workload prioritization capabilities are key. Flexible: Comfortable working in ambiguous situations with limited guidance from Manager. Possesses a positive questioning attitude, able and willing to dive into the why. Preferred Qualifications: Oracle experience preferred Experience in advance planning tools. Power BI experience a plus ASCM (APICS) certification preferred Experience in working Lean six sigma Experience in working Defense industry preferred Experience in advanced Excel functions Experience in production and capacity planning "This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government" Pay Grade Range Fulltime Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this position $65,200.00 - $130,400.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD or TX, and all remote employees $73,000.00 - $146,000.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH or MA $76,900.00 - $153,900.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in NJ Additional Information Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including: * the role and related responsibilities; * prior work experience; * education, training, skills and certifications; * internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles; * geographic location; and * alignment with market data. In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including: * bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions); * health, life and disability insurance; * company-paid holidays and time off; * 401(k) retirement plan; * discounted employee stock purchase plan; * tuition reimbursement; and * access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse. Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards. Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/ life balance (available based off location) Why Mercury? Why should you join Mercury Systems? Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com Our Culture We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions. To find out more about Why Mercury?, or visit the Mercury Community or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status. As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance. (978) 256-1300 Click here read about our recent press release.