Role: Manufacturing Planning Specialist Client: Defense-Aerospace Hourly Rate: up to $32/hr (W2, non-benefited) Length: Long-term Location: Scottsdale, AZ Clearance: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Description: As a Manufacturing Planning Specialist, you'll create production and material plans to include inventory goals and schedules. You'll oversee the master schedule and ensure compliance with material requirements for manufacturing and manage the procurement planning for a medium size. You may also develop material cost strategies and coordinate target pricing with supply chain, while maintaining the forecast in the production and material planning tool and updating as required. Required & Desired Skills: * Intermediate knowledge of MRP/ERP principles * Intermediate knowledge of concurrent engineering principles * Intermediate knowledge of government compliance regulations * Strong multi-task skills while maintaining focus on details * Ability to prioritize program material needs with supply chain and internal shops as appropriate * Understanding of engineering changes and their effect on the bill of material * Ability to understand, research and reconcile financial errors Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree is required or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. If interested in learning more about this position, please email your resume to and I will call back with more information. CJ Clearance Cleared