Supply Chain Planning Manager

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of planners, expeditors, and production controllers to ensure strong execution of supply chain operations.
• Own and drive the strategic development of manufacturing plans and master production schedules aligned with business objectives.
• Manage end-to-end project execution for new business transitions and program launches, ensuring rapid, efficient ramp-up and alignment with operational strategy and key performance metrics.
• Establish and track key supply chain metrics to improve on-time delivery, reduce shortages, and optimize plant capacity utilization.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance schedule flexibility while minimizing inventory risk, reducing exposure, and meeting cost and service targets.
• Lead initiatives to reduce lead times across the supply chain; measure, track, and communicate progress internally and to customers.
• Oversee and optimize lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQs), order rates, inventory levels, and delivery plans; continuously improve demand planning, service levels, and inventory management systems and processes.
• Monitor and report monthly supply chain performance, proactively identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions with a focus on quality, cost, and delivery excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
• Communicate effectively with leadership on supply constraints, risks, and demand growth opportunities, enabling informed decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering and Sales teams to execute supply chain improvements
• Lead or support special projects and perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Operations or Engineering, Inventory Management or Business required.
• 5+ years’ of supply chain management with experience in aerospace manufacturing environment required.
• Preferred CPIM certification through APICS, or C.P.M. certification through ISM
• Preferred training and experience in Kan Ban, JIT, Lean Manufacturing, and pull systems
• INFOR Syteline experience a plus
• Databricks, Power BI and programming skills are a plus
• Analytical, communication, interpersonal, team development, project management, and technical skills

Relocation

• Relocation is authorized for this position.

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