Production Planner

Job details

Work model

On-site

Salary

Not listed by source

Location

Austin, TX

Job description

Company Overview ACS (Allen Control Systems) is a defense technology company building precision robotic systems for the United States and its allies. Founded by two former U.S. Navy electrical engineers with deep experience in robotics and software, ACS brings together AI, computer vision, precision motion, and advanced hardware to solve complex defense challenges across land, air, and maritime environments. Our flagship product, Bullfrog, is an autonomous precision weapon system that transforms existing weapons into highly accurate counter-drone systems - giving warfighters a scalable, cost-effective response to one of the fastest-growing threats on the modern battlefield. Bullfrog is deployed with U.S. forces, and ACS works with organizations throughout the U.S. military and national security community. Following a $200 million Series B at a $2.2 billion valuation, ACS is rapidly expanding manufacturing, accelerating Bullfrog deployments, and developing the next generation of autonomous battlefield systems. This is an opportunity to join a proven, fast-moving team and help scale technology with direct, real-world impact on national security. ACS is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional operations in Alexandria, Virginia; Mountain View, California; and Huntsville, Alabama. For more information, visit allencontrolsystems.com http://allencontrolsystems.com. Position Overview As a Production Planner, you will manage the flow of all materials and components through the business. You will ensure the production team has work in their queue, the correct priorities, and a clear path to build without blockers. This role requires a strong team player who can work across functional groups to achieve company-wide goals in a rapid-growth environment.   This is an onsite position. You will initially work from the current facility in Austin and will transition to our new Pflugerville, TX location upon completion of the facility move, anticipated in Q3/Q4 2026. What You’ll Do: - Create production plans that translate sales/forecasts to a production plan that the procurement team can execute against. - Release work orders to Production and kit requests to Inventory.    - Create visibility of material positions using line-of-balance, shortage, and clear-to-build reports.  - Support prioritization and expedite subassemblies to support integration timelines.  - Update demand to accommodate engineering change orders and communicate changes to procurement  What You’ll Need:  - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or a relevant field. - 2+ years of experience in production planning or manufacturing support   - Proficiency in MRP and ERP systems, as well as MS Office (Excel), basic math, and statistics.  - Proven ability to conduct clear-to-build reviews and expedite materials through production.  - Experience in aerospace, automotive, or other disruptive manufacturing industries.  - Experience with AS9100 or US export controls is a plus.  What We Offer: - Competitive salary - ACS Equity Package - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off Allen Control Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Allen Control Systems prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LI-AS1