Manager, Material Planning
Rocketdyne•Redmond, WA
•$97,000 - $160,000
About The Position
The Production Planning Manager leads production planning and material flow activities to support on-time delivery, efficient resource utilization, and alignment with business objectives. The role manages planning processes across manufacturing operations and coordinates with supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and program teams. It also drives continuous improvement in planning accuracy, inventory performance, and production readiness.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, business, engineering, or a related field; or equivalent education and experience.
- Relevant production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing experience, including people leadership.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree or APICS/ASCM certification.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, or regulated manufacturing.
- Knowledge of capacity planning, inventory optimization, and lean methods.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain production plans based on demand, capacity, material availability, and program priorities.
- Coordinate with supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and program management to resolve constraints and manage production risks.
- Maintain ERP/MRP planning parameters and data integrity.
- Monitor backlog, inventory health, material readiness, and capacity needs.
- Lead and develop the production planning team.
- Track planning KPIs, support S&OP and business planning, and drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
