Senior Service Planner

Company Information:

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense supports those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Job Summary: The Senior Service Planner, under minimal supervision of the Senior Manager of Operations, is directly responsible for the planning and maintenance of all work order activity from service item induction to shipment. The Senior Service Planner is directly responsible as the liaison between operations, shipping, finance, contracts, and account management for all aspects of the close out procedures for the work orders, as well as the subject matter expert for utilization of government and commercial software systems for service item tracking and maintenance.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Perform data reporting and asset tracking for government and commercial products using established tracking systems and procedures.
• Maintain asset visibility and reporting in NAVY RPCAV, AF CAV, US ARMY TAV-C, and CAVS platforms.
• Process government Foreign Military Sales (FMS) units using DCMA ETool and DLA VSM portals, including completion of manual DD250/DD1149/DD1348 forms.
• Support cross-functional coordination between operations, shipping, finance, contracts, and account management for work order close-out processes.
• Carry out work order maintenance, including generating sub-contract purchase requests and supporting close-out activities as directed.
• Organize incoming products and prioritize service requests in coordination with warehousing operations.
• Initiate and maintain service requests for both commercial and government customers; update production and hold reports as required.
• Assist production team with item data entry, serialization, unit classifications, and issuance of rework items/materials in the ERP system.
• Process daily IUDI reports; monitor service order aging, shortages, and turnaround times for Shop Replaceable Units (SRU) and Line Replaceable Units (LRU).
• Review paperwork for accuracy prior to service order release; support WIP floor audits and reconciliation activities.
• Contribute to on-time delivery commitments for the Business Unit; provide status updates to management as requested.
• Identify and report cost and schedule impacts due to shortages, supporting recovery activities as directed.
• Monitor and support RMA requests, assets under repair, and program activities from induction to shipment.
• Assist in process and procedure improvement initiatives; maintain accurate service order records, item ordering, and planning data.
• Prioritize material receipts and support schedule requirements in collaboration with Account or Program Managers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills Abilities:

• Experienced in a manufacturing company.
• Knowledge of government asset tracking programs
• Understand and ability to manage an inventory control process.
• Direct knowledge of purchase order procedures.
• Ability to do WIP analysis and purchase analysis.
• Good analytical skills.
• Effective inter-personal communication skills.
• Ability to write reports and explain information.
• Ability to read and understand contracting language

Education, Experience, License, or Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business administration, or a related field preferred (but not required).
• 4+ years’ experience in a support/planning role within a government contracting, defense, electronics, or similar technology-related environment.
• Direct experience with asset tracking, work order management, or service planning preferred.

Travel/Physical Requirements:

• 10% or less travel may be required

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

*For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.

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