Job Title: Production Planner Job Description: As a Production Planner, you will coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials according to production schedules. Your responsibilities will include: * Scheduling and Coordination: Generate, review, and distribute production, work, and shipment schedules. * Determine progress of work and completion dates. * Price and estimate costs for proposal efforts and earned value inputs for all assigned programs. * Reporting and Analysis: Compile reports on work progress, forecasting, and maintaining required inventory levels. * Devise solutions to production problems and variances in the production schedule. * Present solutions to management. * Training and Support: Demonstrate proficiency in all planning functions. * Assist the Planning Supervisor in training and coaching on best practices. * Resource Management: Forecast resource volume and timing to meet customer orders. * Prepare and present implementation plans to management that minimize risks and costs. * Set up review points to monitor job progress. Work Site: This is a fully on-site position in Columbia, Maryland. Work Environment: You will work in an engineering environment with small production capabilities located in Columbia, MD. The role is primarily office-based in a professional engineering setting. Full-time onsite work is required, with the potential for a hybrid schedule in the future based on performance, although no guaranteed timeline exists for this transition. Skills & Qualifications: Required: * Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing (willing to consider candidates with an Associate's Degree and higher experience). * 7 years of experience in Production or Materials Planning in a manufacturing environment, preferably in low-volume prototype manufacturing or electromechanical assembly. * Proficiency with MS Excel and Word. * Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably Deltek/Costpoint. * Complete understanding of manufacturing planning processes. * Strong knowledge of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS). * Proficiency with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). * Demonstrated experience with material planning, maintaining proper inventory levels, and providing analysis for inventory disposition, stocking plans, and inventory movement. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: * Hiring diverse talent * Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection * Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes * Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.