Manager Planning

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Germantown, MD

3d•$107,089 - $144,570

About The Position

Lead the planning function that keeps critical programs moving. As Manager, Planning, you will lead a team responsible for production planning, requisition release, inventory optimization, and shop order execution in support of complex aerospace and defense programs. This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on leader who can balance customer commitments, operational priorities, and supply-chain risk while building a high-performing planning organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Seven or more years of relevant experience in high-technology, aerospace, defense, or another complex manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience leading complex supply-chain and production-planning activities in an aerospace or defense setting.
Strong knowledge of supply-chain management tools, processes, and best practices.
Experience supporting the full product lifecycle, including new product introduction, strategic supplier selection, subcontracting, risk management, and obsolescence planning.
Proven leadership skills, including the ability to influence across functions, resolve conflict, build trust, and develop talent.
Strong financial and business acumen, including experience with manpower planning, program reviews, scheduling, budget control, material spend planning, and EAC performance.
Working knowledge of manufacturing, engineering, logistics, contracting, finance, and applicable regulatory requirements, including DoD, ITAR, EAR, FAR, and DFARS.
Exceptional problem-solving, customer-interface, written communication, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of planners and coordinators responsible for daily planning and material-release activities.
Ensure the timely release of purchased requisitions and effective management of production planning and shop order release.
Optimize inventory levels to support on-time customer delivery while managing working-capital and material availability requirements.
Develop and communicate departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations aligned with business objectives.
Support make/buy decisions, strategic supplier considerations, and replenishment processes, including supplier-managed and consigned inventory.
Partner across manufacturing, engineering, program management, supply chain, finance, contracts, logistics, and quality to resolve constraints and maintain program execution.
Help develop material spend plans and support Estimate at Complete (EAC) performance.
Identify inventory, material, and capital requirements needed to sustain program and production needs.
Lead process-improvement initiatives that drive cost reduction, stronger performance, and more efficient planning operations.
Apply sound risk-management practices throughout the product lifecycle—from new product introduction through obsolescence.
Champion the company’s mission, values, culture, and commitment to customer success.