Planner-New Product Introduction

Spectrum Control•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Planner-New Product Introduction creates and maintains master schedules for products, subassemblies, and materials within an assigned product line. With a primary focus on new product introduction (NPI), the role develops production and material plans as products move from prototype through launch and into production. Working with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Purchasing, and suppliers, the Planner coordinates build schedules and material readiness to support launch timelines. The role also includes planning and buying for existing product lines as needed. Across new and legacy products, it balances delivery, quality, inventory, and cost goals while responding to changing business and production needs. The position is based at Spectrum Control’s facility in Marlborough, Massachusetts. It operates in a professional office environment, with regular interaction on the manufacturing floor and at supplier facilities, and requires frequent collaboration across multiple locations and functions. Most departments operate on a four-day, 10-hour schedule in exchange for a three-day weekend. The company offers competitive wages and PTO, and benefits begin on the first day of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Three to five years of experience that includes both production planning and purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to learn new products, systems, and processes quickly and take a hands-on approach to solving problems.
Ability to work across functions, adapt to shifting priorities, and balance planned work with immediate production needs.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office, and data analysis or business intelligence tools such as Power BI.

Nice To Haves

Experience planning materials or production for new product introductions.
Experience with CAV and WAWF systems.
Experience in aerospace, defense, or other manufacturing environments with stringent quality and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain master production schedules for products and subassemblies using customer orders, forecasts, and planned inventory requirements.
Plan material needs and coordinate availability for development builds, new product launches, and ongoing production.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, and suppliers to align NPI schedules, identify risks, and resolve shortages or schedule conflicts.
Coordinate internal and external builds, including engineering experiments, sample production, and subcontracted work, in accordance with applicable quality requirements.
Communicate demand and schedule changes to Purchasing and Manufacturing to support timely supply and appropriate inventory levels.
Place purchase orders as needed and follow up with suppliers on delivery commitments.
Support planning and buying for legacy products as business needs require.
Coordinate the planning and material impacts of engineering changes, rework, returns, and customer requests.
Monitor delivery performance, maintain accurate planning and purchasing data in company systems, and communicate issues to relevant teams.
Identify practical opportunities to improve planning processes through automation, AI, and other tools.