Planner lead

Wabtec•Plattsburgh, NY

8h•$79,100 - $112,800•Onsite

About The Position

As a Planning Leader, you will be responsible for developing and executing planning strategies that align customer demand, production capacity, material availability, and business objectives. This position serves as the focal point for Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP), Production, Sales & Inventory (PSI), demand planning, supply planning, and production scheduling activities. The role provides leadership across Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, and Customer Service to achieve customer commitments, optimize operational performance, and support business growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience in planning, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, or related fields.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning processes.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and analytical skills
Strategic Planning and Business Acumen
Production Planning and Scheduling
Demand, Supply, and Capacity Planning
Data Analysis and Problem Solving
Leadership and Team Development
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence
Decision-Making and Risk Assessment
Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization
Communication and Presentation Skills
Organizational Skills

Nice To Haves

APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
Experience leading SIOP and/or PSI processes.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with Oracle, or similar ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead the production planning and scheduling process to support customer delivery requirements and operational objectives.
Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, capacity constraints, and business priorities.
Monitor schedule adherence and production execution to ensure customer commitments are met.
Coordinate with Operations and Supply Chain teams to resolve production and material constraints.
Prioritize and adjust schedules to address changing business conditions, customer requirements, and resource availability.
Utilize Oracle system to manage planning activities and maintain accurate planning data.
Balance customer demand, production capacity, and material availability to support customer commitments and business objectives.
Review demand forecasts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks, constraints, and opportunities.
Analyze supply and capacity requirements and develop mitigation plans to address shortages or resource constraints.
Lead planning reviews to evaluate changes in customer demand and operational impacts.
Collaborate with Operations Leadership, Project Managers, and Finance to assess customer schedule changes, evaluate planning impacts, and support business decision-making.
Monitor planning performance and recommend actions to improve service levels, operational efficiency, and resource utilization.
Lead the SIOP and PSI processes to align demand, supply, capacity, and business objectives.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to develop consensus plans and support effective decision-making.
Develop and present planning scenarios, business risks, and recommendations to leadership.
Drive continuous improvement through planning process optimization, system enhancements, automation, and data analytics.
Identify and implement best practices to improve planning effectiveness, visibility, and organizational alignment.
Lead, develop, and coach the planning team to achieve business objectives while supporting employee growth and development.
Lead special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.