Production Planning Lead

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Expert proficiency with MS Excel and/or MS Project, with a focus on data collection, analysis, and inventory forecasting.
In-depth knowledge and practical experience in Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Inventory Management, and related ERP systems.
Strong understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning, and the financial impacts of inventory and procurement decisions.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Lead the development and maintenance of production scheduling and MRP processes, ensuring alignment across all teams.
Synthesize inputs from cross-functional teams to generate and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) that supports emerging and contractual demands.
Coordinate workload across multiple programs, ensuring timely release of material requests, and prioritizing based on production needs.
Support the development and growth of fellow planners, fostering team collaboration and ensuring collective success.
Manage material demand integrity for components and subassemblies within the ERP system, driving procurement and production schedules.
Maintain and update MRP system data, ensuring alignment with engineering BOMs and proper account assignment settings for stock items.
Proactively identify and resolve potential issues with production schedules, supply chain bottlenecks, or work center capacities.
Provide regular reports on production efficiency, inventory status, schedule risks, and material forecasts to senior leadership and stakeholders.