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In October 2023, NCS moved into a state-of-the-art 108,000 square foot facility in Innovation Park @ Prince William, Manassas, Virginia. This facility magnifies the strengths that we have gathered over the years to position us well for future growth and diversification which have been defined in our Go-To Market strategy. This strategy centers on IT product-based services formulated into a number of solutions targeted at different addressable markets and charts our development trajectory for the next five years.\nJOB SUMMARY: The Planning Analyst supports manufacturing operations by coordinating production planning activities, analyzing demand, and ensuring timely material availability. This role is responsible for creating and managing manufacturing orders, monitoring inventory levels, and collaborating cross-functionally to support Just-in-Time (JIT) production processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\nProduction PlanningScheduling:\n\nReview SAP sales orders to determine manufacturing requirements and production needs\nGenerate manufacturing orders for items with insufficient inventory to meet demand\nAnalyze demand requirements and determine with First Article (FA) production is required\nCreate FA production orders and coordinate release schedules with internal teams\nEstimate production lead times based on order due dates, material availability, and capacity constraints\nInventoryMaterial Coordination:\n\nMonitor material availability and identify shortages or constraints\nPartner with Manufacturing and Procurement to ensure timely availability of parts\nInitiate deviation authorization requests when substitutions are required due to shortages or BOM discrepancies\nOrder ManagementProcess Optimization\n\nUpdate manufacturing order schedules daily based on material availability and operational changes\nMaintain accurate system data within SAP to support planning and execution\nEnsure balanced product release schedules to support continuous workflow across manufacturing areas\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy and efficiency\nEDUCATIONEXPERIENCE:\nExperience in manufacturing, production planning, or supply chain operations\nHigh school diploma required\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail\n- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)- Ability to interpret data and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment\n\nEffective communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands\nWillingness to work overtime as needed with minimal notice","company":"Ncs Technologies","rawCompany":"ncs technologies","city":"Manassas","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-18T17:07:26.900Z","occupations":[{"code":"43-5061.00","title":"Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks","slug":"production-planning-and-expediting-clerks"},{"code":"13-1081.00","title":"Logisticians","slug":"logisticians"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Planning Analyst","description":"ABOUT US: NCS has been providing product-based IT solutions to Federal and military customers since our inception in 1996. 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