Manager, Planning

** Worker Type
** Regular
* * Job Description
**** Summary
* * The Manager, Planning is an experienced and strategic-thinking professional to lead our aerospace manufacturing planning team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, and a proven track record in production planning, and MRP optimization.
** Position Responsibilities
*** Delegating responsibilities and supervising business operations
* Hiring, training, motivating and coaching employees as they provide attentive, efficient service to customers, assessing employee performance and providing helpful feedback and training opportunities.
* Resolving conflicts or complaints from customers and employees.
* Analyzing information and processes and developing more effective or efficient processes and strategies.
* Generating reports and presenting information to upper-level managers or other parties.
* Ensuring staff members follow company policies and procedures.
* Other duties to ensure the overall health and success of the business.
* Lead and manage the production planning team, overseeing the development and execution of production schedules and plans.
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including procurement, production, engineering, and quality assurance to ensure efficient production processes.
* Develop and implement production strategies to meet customer demands, optimize resource allocation, and achieve production goals.
* Monitor and analyze production data, identifying trends and areas for improvement to enhance overall operational efficiency.
* Plan and manage inventory levels to ensure adequate supply of materials while minimizing excess stock.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing lean manufacturing principles and best practices to streamline processes.
* Coordinate with customer-facing teams to align production plans with customer orders and delivery timelines.
* Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on production performance, resource utilization, and capacity planning.
* Ensure compliance with aerospace industry regulations, safety standards, and quality requirements.
* Mentor and develop planning team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
* Collaboration with Operations and Planners to agree upon a master plan and backlog recovery actions
* Other duties assigned
** Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
*** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
* Advanced degree, MBA or MS is preferred.
* Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required and minimum of 3-5 years of experience in aerospace, defense, or a related field.
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
* Ability to develop and manage direct reports is required from this role.
* Proven experience managing complex production and integration processes in a regulated environment.
* Strong understanding of military compliance requirements, contract management, and WAWF processes.
* Experience using ERP/MRP systems for production planning, order tracking and process management.
* Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate activities across multiple departments.
* Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data and drive resolution of order fulfillment issues.
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and reporting tools.
* Experience in Splash

BI and advanced MRP systems such as Oracle strongly recommended.
* Experience with multi-level BOM’s and managing system-generated build times recommended.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels
** Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
*** APICS Certification (CPIM) or PMP Certification is preferred.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills, with the ability to speak and write persuasively
* Experience working with cross-functional…