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Senior Production Planner

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Saab is looking for a Senior Production Planner in Rhode Island to manage production schedules, ensuring alignment with delivery and manufacturing needs. This role involves coordinating with various teams, analyzing forecasts, and optimizing inventory, requiring a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of manufacturing planning experience or equivalent.

Ansvarsområden

  • Develop, review, and maintain master production schedules based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, customer orders, and manufacturing capacity.
  • Collaborate with procurement, warehouse, quality, and production teams to ensure materials and resources are available to meet production targets.
  • Analyze demand forecasts and historical data to proactively adjust production plans.
  • Monitor work-in-progress and finished goods inventory to optimize flow and reduce excess inventory.
  • Lead daily and weekly planning meetings to communicate schedules, resolve constraints, and address production issues.
  • Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, recommend solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate with the supply chain team to manage changes in customer demand and prioritize orders accordingly.
  • Ensure production plans comply with quality standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
  • Generate and maintain accurate reports and KPIs related to schedule adherence, production efficiency, and inventory status.
  • Support new product introductions and engineering changes through effective planning and communication.
  • Mentor junior planners and contribute to process improvements within the planning function.
  • Occasional domestic travel (approximately 5-10% annually) as needed to support business objectives.

Krav

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline with 5+ years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, preferably Oracle.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Önskade kvalifikationer

  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
  • Defense and aerospace industry experience.

Förmåner

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
  • Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
  • 401(k) with employer contributions
  • Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
  • Wellness and employee assistance resources
  • Employee stock purchase opportunities
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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Saab

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för 2 veckor sedan

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om 1 månad

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Heltid

Arbetsform

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Erfarenhetsnivå

Senior

Platser

Cranston, United States of America

Bristol, United States of America

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