Aerospace, Manager, Production Planning

Company Description

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company.  We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines.  We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world. 

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers.  Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy.

Job Description

The role will be primarily responsible to lead the division’s Sales, Inventory, Operations, and Planning process (SIOP) inclusive of leading demand forecasting and the alignment of capacity to that demand in support of the division’s financial plan.

Job duties:

• Ownership of the demand forecast for the division
• Coordinate with and negotiate demand and output forecasts with Strategic Business Unit, Customer Service, and Operations POC's
• Develop division sales a forecast considering mix, volume and pricing impacts
• Develop and own the division’s annual sales budget
• Provide the primary forecast interface with large house accounts
• Develop analytical models and tools that will support forecast development on an extended horizon
• Establish KPI’s for forecast accuracy
• Own and facilitate a disciplined divisional SIOP process

Qualifications

Must Have:

• Aerospace Experience
• Experience Managing others (5+ people)
• 3-5 years in a production planning/scheduling lead role
• Responsibility for at least one or more of the following:  Shipping & Receiving, Inventory, capacity planning (not all 3 required)
• 5-10 years experience in a vertically integrated manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace or automotive.
• Undergraduate degree in business administration, finance or supply chain
• Demonstrated experience in planning, forecasting, and analyzing OEM and aftermarket demand.
• Experience in dealing directly with external customers to acquire and analyze forecast data
• Prior experience leading a SIOP or S&OP process for an operating unit
• Experience in working through a matrixed organization to pull forecast data into the SIOP process.
• APICS CPIM or equivalent coursework
• Lean/OpEx certification(s) a plus

Nice to have:

• Experience in an MRO/Aftermarket Repair environment (Non-Manufacturing)
• History of building/implementing an ERP system (Syteline/Epicor preferred)
• Building/implementing Capacity Planning Models
• Familiarity with Power BI

Additional Information

Chromalloy is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran's status, or visual, hearing, mental or physical disability. 

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.  This position requires access to controlled technology and technical data, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations and or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.  Job offers are contingent upon Chromalloy obtaining any necessary authorization for the employee to access such technology in a timely fashion in accordance with business needs and prior to beginning work.