Sr Production Planner

Textron•Hunt Valley, MD

About The Position

A Senior Production Planner will develop and manage the execution of the production schedule as a result of line of balance output, taking into consideration the available capacity, material availability and program delivery commitments. A Senior Production Planner communicates to leadership and program managers the manufacturing status, expected completion dates and production risk analysis based on internal and external supply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of moderately professionally related experience preferred
3+ years MRP experience
APICS (CPIM) or equivalent supply chain certification preferred, with a strong understanding of supply chain management principles, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Proven leadership in supply chain and production planning within fast-paced, high-volume, and deadline-driven environments.
Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and manage complex production plans, balancing multiple priorities while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Excellent communication, facilitation and networking skills.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to leverage data-driven insights to optimize supply chain operations, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time delivery of products.
Excellent partnering and team building skills.
Skilled in Word, Excel, Outlook, Prior MRP software experience

Nice To Haves

PowerPoint, MS Projects, EMatrix, PowerBI experience preferred
Proficiency in advanced planning and ERP systems, including Oracle ERP, SAP, or equivalent systems, with the ability to lead system improvements and process automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Leads cross-functional collaboration with procurement, production management, quality, engineering, program management, and other supply chain functions to drive strategic planning, scheduling, and execution across development, production, and aftermarket support environments.
Owns and directs all aspects of production planning and execution within assigned planner codes, including the release of internal manufacturing orders, procurement requisitions, and proactive resolution of supply chain disruptions, internal/external constraints, and material shortages. Provides strategic recommendations and insights to internal stakeholders.
Provides reporting and recommendations to Sr leadership, ensuring transparency on production progress, material readiness, and potential risks. Develops and implements strategies to optimize resource utilization, minimize bottlenecks, and drive operational efficiency.
Monitors and optimizes supply chain performance, identifying constraints and implementing solutions to maintain production flow, balance inventory levels, and ensure timely procurement of components based on master schedules and operational demands.
Serves as a key member of Integrated Product Teams (IPT), providing high-level production planning expertise and influencing decisions to support program milestones, cost targets, and delivery commitments
Drives the development and execution of comprehensive production plans, analyzing complex supply and demand data to mitigate risks, address critical path constraints, and ensure on-time delivery of products.
Manages manual demand for top/down & bottom-up releases, facilitates ECN/ECP changes and coordinates production cut-ins. Reviews excess material for possible consumption in other jobs. Creates material transfers, borrow/payback transactions and PO change requests.
Assists Program Management and Finance on monthly financial reports and provides inputs for estimates to completion