Production and MRO Planning Lead

BAE Systems•Fort Wayne, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Production and Aftermarket Shop Planning Lead to join our Business Systems team. The successful candidate will manage a team of planners responsible for ensuring efficient production and MRO planning, material management, and logistics within our organization. This role will play a critical part in supporting our Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process and managing shop planning and material logistics.

Requirements

12 or more years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field and a minimum of a high school diploma
8 or more years with a Bachelor's Degree
Experience in production planning, material management, or a related field, with a focus on ERP systems.
Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing teams and driving business results.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
Ability to lead in a team-based manufacturing environment and make decisions with minimal supervision
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Experience with SIOP processes and shop planning principles.

Nice To Haves

12 years of experience in production planning, material management, or a related field, with a focus on ERP systems.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field.
Oracle ERP system certification or experience with other ERP systems.
Constraint based production scheduling experience
Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of planners responsible for scheduling, WIP release, in-process material management, and bill of material management within our ERP system (Oracle).
Establish and communicate work cell targets and prioritization, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Manage material availability, critical shortage management, and ensure compliance with customer shipping requirements.
Develop and manage production schedules, including schedule recovery, to meet customer demand and business objectives.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date Oracle Master Data, ensuring data integrity and reliability.
Track current and anticipated sales status to inform production planning, material management and customer focused decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the SIOP process, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer requirements.
Manage shop planning activities, including capacity planning, material planning, and production scheduling.
Develop and manage MRO material forecasts to support aftermarket repairs and spares operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective supply of materials and components.
Support the broader Planning, Logistics and Operations team as needed.
Communicate effectively across multiple levels, including: Direct workforce, Sector Leadership, and Cross-functional teams.