Planner Jobs in Irvine, CA
Planner jobs in Irvine are concentrated in the Irvine Spectrum, the Irvine Business Complex, and the Great Park Neighborhoods, with strong demand across real estate development, defense, healthcare systems, and municipal planning. Employers actively hiring include Stryker, Parker Hannifin, and Rivian. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.
At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Ensures performance to the master production schedule to achieve division objectives for customer service, inventory levels, and configuration management. Plans, prepares, issues, and controls moderately complex and/or diverse production schedules and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Identifies variety of raw material and component requirements for production from engineering and production specifications and schedules of moderate scope and complexity. Ensures accurate item master file and bill of material.
- Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed. Recommends changes to improve the planning process for assigned products.
- Evaluates and confirms materials supply is available to meet demand. Prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts to support a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements. Coordinates material movements between internal work and storage areas and/or outside processing or suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed.
- Schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders and/or stock transfers to meet customer shipping dates.
- Analyzes inventory usage, scrap, and waste, and recommends any appropriate actions to minimize loss, reduce inventory, and/or increase inventory turnover that would support inventory level objectives.
- Advises and assists management in resolving problems concerning over shipments, shortages, engineering changes, and cancellation of orders.
- Coordinates cross-functional activities with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Inventory Control, Shipping and Receiving, and Contract Administration to ensure a smooth flow of materials through the production process and consistent information about status and priorities.
- Maintains configuration control on all open orders and appropriate data files as required by division policies and procedures.
- Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical or trade publications, establishing networks, and/or participating in professional associations.
- Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems. Complies with policies and procedures in Government/Commercial Practices Manual (GPM/CPM).
- Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents company on specific projects. Mentors new employees. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g., continuous improvement).
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field and has passed the CPIM national certification basics exam; OR has passed the majority (3 or more) of the CPIM national certification exams.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through two or more years of related experience.
- Knowledge of manufacturing resources planning theories, principles, and industry practices. Proficient in standard business application software, manufacturing resource planning systems, and interface operations.
- Ability to effectively apply continuous improvement methods to the planning function (e.g., pull systems, process mapping, JIT) of legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements related to production control.
- Ability to work on a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity where analysis of the situation or data requires thorough identification of factors and analysis of impact. Ability to work within general work objectives regarding projects and team goals.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and policies and recommend changes to procedures.
- Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, and top management.
- Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.
Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule
Competitive Compensation
- Pay Range: $74105 to $123470 annually
- Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Benefit & Retirement Plans
Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
- Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
- 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
- Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
- Career development and tuition reimbursement.
- Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
- Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates. Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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Who's Hiring
- Stryker121

- Parker Hannifin81

- Rivian40

- Boot Barn40

- Panasonic40

Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
Planner Jobs in Irvine: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a planner job in Irvine?
The strongest path into Irvine's planning market is targeting the sectors that drive most of the local demand: real estate development, defense and aerospace contractors, healthcare campuses, and the City of Irvine itself. Candidates who know Irvine's master-planned growth framework, have experience with entitlements or supply chain scheduling, and can point to work near the Spectrum or Great Park corridor stand out in this market.
Which companies hire planners in Irvine?
Irvine planner roles are posted by Stryker, Parker Hannifin, and Rivian and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Irvine's employer mix is broad, ranging from large defense and tech firms in the Irvine Business Complex to real estate developers and healthcare organizations clustered around the Spectrum and Hoag-affiliated campuses.
Are there remote planner jobs in Irvine?
Yes, though it depends heavily on the type of planning work, since site-dependent roles like urban or construction planning are largely on-site while demand and financial planning roles are far more flexible. About 50% of planner openings tied to Irvine are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. Analytical and supply chain planning roles at Irvine's tech and healthcare employers are where most of the remote flexibility concentrates.
How can I get a planner job in Irvine with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is targeting coordinator or junior planner roles at Irvine's large defense contractors and healthcare systems, which regularly hire from UC Irvine and local community colleges. Internships through the City of Irvine's planning department or with master-planned community developers like those active in the Great Park district provide direct local experience that moves resumes to the top of the pile for full-time roles.
Which industries hire the most planners in Irvine?
The sectors hiring the most planners in Irvine are Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Irvine's identity as a master-planned city with a major university, active defense presence, and large-scale real estate development creates sustained, multi-sector demand that keeps planner hiring relatively consistent year-round.
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