The Planning Manager is responsible for building a scalable, data-driven planning function that ensures backlog execution and operational readiness across high-complexity manufacturing facilities
Job Summary
The Planning Manager is responsible for building a scalable, data-driven planning function that ensures backlog execution and operational readiness across high-complexity manufacturing facilities.
This role owns planning system maturity, capacity modeling, and ERP discipline to enable on-time delivery, working capital control, and sustainable growth.
Candidates will lead talent development by managing planners and fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement within the team.
Matching Summary
The Planning Manager is responsible for building a scalable, data-driven planning function that ensures backlog execution and operational readiness across high-complexity manufacturing facilities.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
7+ years manufacturing planning experience
High-mix low-volume manufacturing environment
Advanced Excel and data modeling skills
Capacity modeling and finite scheduling
ERP master data integrity and discipline
Nice-to-have
LEAN Green Belt certification preferred
AS9100 training preferred
AI-enabled scheduling initiatives experience
Transitioning from spreadsheets to systems
Cross-facility production alignment expertise
Key Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field