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Manager - Planning
Collins Aerospace
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- Master Production Scheduling (MPS):Develop, maintain, and adjust the Master Production Schedule to ensure alignment with customer orders, sales forecasts, and inventory policies.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, procurement, and quality teams to ensure accurate and achievable schedules.
- Monitor and analyze production capacity and resource utilization to ensure effective scheduling and resource allocation.
- Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts and bottlenecks to maintain production flow and meet delivery commitments.
- Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP):Lead the SIOP process, ensuring cross-functional collaboration to develop integrated plans that balance supply and demand.
- Facilitate monthly SIOP meetings to review demand forecasts, production plans, inventory levels, and capacity constraints.
- Work closely with sales, marketing, finance, and operations to ensure alignment and effective communication of SIOP plans.
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of the SIOP process and drive continuous improvement.
- Demand and Supply Planning:Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer forecasts to develop accurate demand plans.
- Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely and cost-effective supply of materials and components.
- Optimize inventory levels to meet service level targets while minimizing carrying costs and obsolescence risks.
- Manage and mitigate supply chain risks, including demand variability, supplier performance, and production disruptions.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the MPS and SIOP functions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness.
- Implement best practices and standardized processes to improve planning accuracy and execution.
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean or Six Sigma projects, to drive operational excellence.
- Reporting and Analytics: Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to provide visibility into production schedules, inventory levels, and demand forecasts.
- Conduct regular analysis of planning data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior management to support decision-making and strategic planning.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with engineering and product development teams to ensure new product introductions and changes are seamlessly integrated into the production schedule.
- Work with the quality team to address any production or quality issues that impact the schedule.
- Collaborate with finance to align production plans with budgetary constraints and financial goals.
- Supplier and Customer Management: Engage with SCM team to ensure alignment on capacity, lead times, and delivery schedules.
- Work with BU demand teams to communicate production schedules and manage customer expectations.
- Technology and Systems Management: Evaluate and implement advanced planning and scheduling (APS) tools like Kinaxis to enhance MPS and SIOP processes.
- Ensure the effective use and integration of ERP/MRP systems within the planning processes.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies that could improve planning accuracy and efficiency.
- Training and Development:
- Develop and deliver training programs to build LSW, planning and scheduling expertise within the team.
- Mentor and coach junior planners and analysts to enhance their skills and career development.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the planning team.
- Risk Management: Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions in the supply chain or production process.
- Monitor and assess risks related to supplier performance, production capacity, and demand variability.
- Implement strategies to mitigate identified risks and ensure business continuity.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or relevant master s degree is a plus.
- 15+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain management, or a related field within the aerospace or manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of MPS and SIOP processes, tools, and best practices
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills; experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse is an advantage.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels .
- Effective communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of aerospace industry standards and regulations.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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