Senior Planner
Core
Translates strategic business plans into executable production, material, and capacity plans to align manufacturing with demand and optimize inventory.
Role type
Senior Production Planner (Supply Chain)
Builds
Aggregate supply and demand plans, master production schedules, and inventory optimization strategies.
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (aerospace, defense, factory automation, electronics, oil & gas)
Required skills
Production planning, Master Scheduling, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Inventory Optimization, Capacity Planning, S&OP/IBP processes, ERP/MRP systems, Kanban systems, Lean Manufacturing, Supply risk mitigation, Data analysis for KPI reporting
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering, APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP), Experience in regulated manufacturing or high-mix/low-volume environments, Knowledge of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Blanket Purchase Agreements
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems, Planning dashboards, Inventory segmentation tools
Responsibilities
Develop aggregate production plans and Master Production Schedules (MPS); Analyze manufacturing capacity and labor availability to support forecasted demand; Monitor inventory levels and drive replenishment strategies; Partner with Procurement to develop supply continuity and alternate sourcing strategies; Lead level-loading initiatives to optimize manufacturing flow; Generate scenario analyses and KPI reports for operational efficiency.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership