Planning Supervisor

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$85,768 - $117,931•Hybrid

About The Position

The Planning Supervisor will assist in driving the strategy and managing the day-to-day operations of the material planning team. This role ensures that production schedules and material requirements are met, providing support and leadership to material planners to maintain the flow of raw materials and finished goods. 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.
5+ 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 9 years of related experience is required.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
Familiarity with the practical application of manufacturing, engineering planning, and/or inventory management.
Exposure to materials management systems.
Basic understanding of MRP I & II principles.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory 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.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military.
Familiarization with Costpoint

Responsibilities

Supervise the material planning team to ensure timely and accurate material requisition and scheduling.
Assist in the review and approval of quantities, schedules, and parts lists.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align material requirements with production needs.
Monitor inventory levels and address potential shortages.
Maintain process documentation and support training efforts for the material planning team.
Identify and escalate material and scheduling issues to prevent production disruptions.
Support the development of raw material and scheduling requirements based on production schedules.
Utilize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to manage inventory, procurement, and production planning activities.
Assist in analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement.