Production Planner

Location: Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) is the global leader in providing broadband satellite networks and services for large enterprises, governments, small businesses, and consumers. HughesNetâ„¢ encompasses all broadband solutions and managed services from Hughes, bridging the best of satellite and terrestrial technologies. Hughes has shipped more than 1,000,000 systems to customers in over 100 countries. Its broadband satellite products are based on the IPoS (IP over Satellite) global standard, approved by the TIA, ETSI, and ITU standards organizations.Forecasts and insures appropriate inventory levels for production schedules. Resolves problems with inventory, production schedules, or materials shortages. Uses analytical skills applied to procedures for scheduling, tracking, and reporting progress. Maintains, tracks, and analyzes history of project or function analyzes same. May provide recommendations for master scheduler, and prepares subsidiary schedules as required. May obtain forecasts and new work releases from Business Groups. May communicate manufacturing schedules to Business and Test groups.QualificationsCandidate must be conversant with Microsoft Excel and Word. SAP experience preferred but not necessary. APICS certification a plus.Should have a BA or BS degree as well as 2-4 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.Hughes is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.For more information about Hughes products and services, please visit www.hughes.com CONTACT INFORMATIONRef ID: 3192BR