Planning Supervisor

Astrodyne TDI•Hackettstown, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Astrodyne TDI is seeking an experienced, hands-on Planning Supervisor to lead production planning and scheduling activities. The role aligns customer demand with production capabilities while optimizing capacity, inventory, material availability, service, cost, and operational efficiency. The supervisor leads and develops the planning team, uses ERP/MRP systems to create effective production plans, and identifies and resolves constraints that could affect customer commitments. The position works closely with operations, supply chain, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams to support efficient execution and business success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3–5+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain, materials management, manufacturing operations, or related disciplines.
Experience supervising, coaching, and developing planning or supply chain personnel.
Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and material planning methodologies.
Experience with demand planning, capacity planning, inventory management, and production scheduling.
Ability to interpret bills of material (BOMs), production schedules, forecasts, and manufacturing requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to make informed, timely decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other data analysis and reporting tools.
Knowledge of MRP principles, lead time management, safety stock calculations, and inventory planning techniques.
Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and drive results.
Ability to travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electronics manufacturing, power electronics, industrial manufacturing, or other highly engineered manufacturing environments.
Experience using ERP systems such as Epicor or similar manufacturing platforms.
Strong background in inventory optimization, production scheduling, and supply chain analytics.
Experience supporting new product introductions and engineering change management processes.
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, APICS/ASCM CPIM, or related supply chain certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop the Planning team; establish priorities and ensure daily planning activities are executed successfully.
Develop and maintain production plans and schedules based on customer demand, forecasts, inventory requirements, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.
Monitor production schedules and identify material, labor, equipment, or capacity constraints that could affect customer commitments.
Partner with Purchasing and Materials Management to ensure components and raw materials are available for production.
Collaborate with Production Management to balance manufacturing priorities, resource utilization, and customer delivery expectations.
Use ERP/MRP systems to maintain planning parameters, production orders, forecasts, lead times, safety stock levels, and inventory requirements.
Adjust production schedules in response to changes in customer demand, engineering changes, quality issues, supply disruptions, and production constraints.
Develop inventory strategies that meet customer service requirements while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
Work with Supply Chain and Customer Service to evaluate customer requirements, expedite requests, and revise delivery commitments when necessary.
Partner with Engineering and Quality to incorporate new products, revisions, engineering changes, and quality requirements into production plans.
Analyze capacity requirements and identify bottlenecks before they affect production performance.
Lead and participate in cross-functional meetings about production priorities, shortages, schedule adherence, and customer commitments.
Track and report operational metrics, including on-time delivery, inventory performance, production adherence, shortages, and past-due orders.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve planning accuracy, streamline workflows, reduce inventory, and increase operational efficiency.
Prioritize and expedite materials or production orders for critical customer requirements.
Support new product introductions, product transitions, and ramp-up activities through material and capacity planning coordination.
Identify supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to minimize operational disruptions.
Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.