Planning Manager I
About The Position
The Planning Manager I will lead the material planning team, ensuring that production schedules and material requirements are effectively managed. This role focuses on the strategic alignment of material planning with business objectives, driving efficiencies, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field of study.
- 7+ years of experience in operations or in a related field.
- Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 11 years of related experience is required.
- Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
- Proven experience with ERP/MRP systems.
- Experience with the practical application of manufacturing, engineering planning, or inventory management principles.
- Basic understanding of materials management systems.
- Advanced understanding of MRP I & II principles.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Previous management experience; the ability to recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
- APICS Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification.
- Familiarity with contract language as it pertains to material planning inventory.
- ERP experience, preferably with Deltek Costpoint.
- Prior experience with Master Production Scheduling.
- Experience with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) regulations specific to Materials Management and Accounting Systems (MMAS).
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.
Responsibilities
- Execute material planning strategies to support production schedules and business objectives.
- Lead the review and approval process for quantities, schedules, and parts lists.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, production, and warehouse teams to align material requirements with production schedules.
- Develop raw material and scheduling requirements based on engineering specifications and production timelines.
- Maintain and improve process documentation and training plans.
- Monitor inventory levels and manage material movement to avoid production disruptions.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain.
- Mentor and develop the material planning team.
- Utilize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to manage inventory, procurement, and production planning activities.
- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement in material planning processes.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
- life insurance
- 3 weeks paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
