Planning Manager I

Responsibilities

• Execute material planning strategies to support production schedules and business objectives.
• Lead the review and approval process for quantities, schedules, and parts lists.
• Cook with coordination with engineering, procurement, production, and warehouse teams to align material requirements with production schedules.
• Develop raw material and scheduling requirements based on engineering specifications and production timelines.
• Maintain and improve process documentation and training plans.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage material movement to avoid production disruptions.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain.
• Mentor and develop the material planning team.
• Utilize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to manage inventory, procurement, and production planning activities.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement in material planning processes.

Qualifications

• You Must Have: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field of study. 7+ years of experience in operations or in a related field. Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 11 years of related experience is required. Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proven experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience with the practical application of manufacturing, engineering planning, or inventory management principles.
• Basic understanding of materials management systems.
• Advanced understanding of MRP I & II principles.

We Prefer

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Lever Six Sigma certification.
• Previous management experience; the ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• APICS Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification.
• Familiarity with contract language as it pertains to material planning inventory.
• ERP experience, preferably with Deltek Costpoint.
• Prior experience with Master Production Scheduling.
• Experience with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) regulations specific to Materials Management and Accounting Systems (MMAS).
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.