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VP, Planning & Material, DZMG

Middletown, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2026

💰 $277,295/yr($184,863/yr – $277,295/yr)

About the role

About Day and Zimmermann

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, components, to special projects and beyond. With more than 120 years of experience behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations! Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world! https://dayzim.com

Job Summary

The VP of Materials & Planning is responsible for transforming and leading end-to-end planning and materials management across four manufacturing plants. This role will establish a centralized Planning Center of Excellence (CoE), drive full operational adoption of SAP MRP, and build a disciplined, executable Master Production Scheduling (MPS) process. The leader will partner closely with Procurement (as a separate function), Operations, and Plant Leadership to eliminate material-driven downtime, improve schedule adherence, and enable a predictable, reliable production system.

Responsibilities

Establish and lead a standardized Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Master Production Scheduling (MPS) process across all manufacturing sites to align demand, capacity, materials, and execution. Drive schedule discipline, planning governance, and corrective actions to improve production stability and operational performance. Expected results include improved schedule adherence, reduced expedite activity, and more predictable manufacturing execution. 25%
Lead enterprise-wide adoption and optimization of SAP MRP as the standard planning platform and way of working. Ensure planning parameters, master data, and transaction discipline support accurate and reliable system outputs. Expected results include improved planning accuracy, stronger data integrity, and increased operational efficiency. 20%
Develop inventory and materials planning strategies that ensure material readiness while balancing service levels, working capital, and operational risk. Lead efforts to eliminate material shortages and production downtime caused by planning or execution gaps. Expected results include improved inventory turns, reduced downtime, and stronger supply continuity. 20%
Partner with Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Program Management, and Finance to align supply plans, production schedules, and operational priorities. Establish clear operating rhythms and accountability across functions to support executable production plans. Expected results include improved coordination, faster issue resolution, and more reliable delivery performance. 15%
Establish and lead a centralized Materials and Planning Center of Excellence supporting all manufacturing sites through standardized processes, metrics, and governance. Develop organizational capability through training, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives. Expected results include stronger planning capability, standardized practices, and improved organizational effectiveness. 10%
Drive a culture of accountability, planning discipline, and continuous improvement through structured performance management and data-driven decision-making. Own key operational metrics and lead corrective actions to improve business performance. Expected results include sustained operational improvements, stronger adoption of standard processes, and increased organizational accountability. 10%

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Proven track leading MRP/SAP Planning transformation
Strong understanding of MRP/SAP system
Experience working in complex multisite enviroment

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Business Required
Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) Business Preferred
12+ years Production Material and Planning experience Required

Essential Functions

Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery R (Regular)

Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion) R (Regular)

Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.) R (Regular)

Manual Dexterity (e.g.