Planning Manager

We have an exciting opportunity based in our Mansfield, MA location.

The Planning Manager will lead the activities and responsibilities of the planning team for order scheduling, timely follow-up on lead time requests, expedited strategy development and execution, order-related queries, and coordination of customer-related actions with the Contracts and Project Management teams.

This position has direct managerial responsibility for the Master Scheduler, Supply Planners, and Demand Planners.

 Apply now and take your career to new heights with Emerson!

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:


* Support safety as the #1 value throughout the organization.


* Lead day-to-day activity of Master Scheduler, Supply Planners, and Demand Planners.


* Coordinate the planning strategy and work with the Supply Chain Manager and Buyers to ensure material availability aligns with the master production schedule.


* Support the President’s Operating Review (POR) reporting, backlog, and service level reporting in alignment with the financial calendar.


* Drive continual improvement initiatives and documentation of processes and standard methodologies.


* Set the priority of work and define expectations for direct reports.


* Address poor performance or behavior concerns with employees in a professional and timely manner.

Hold regular feedback discussions with employees and participate in annual performance review process.


* Collaborate with Nuclear Contracts, Navy Contracts, and Project Management leadership to align schedule expectations, coordinate actions, and provide two-way communication in support of customer needs.


* Facilitate and participate in both ad-hoc and recurring alignment meetings related to critical order execution, status review, and strategic planning.


* Drive focus and support efforts to reduce late order backlog and improve on-time delivery to customers.


* Communicate and collaborate regularly with the Production Manager, ensuring alignment on priorities, strategies, and schedules throughout the factory.
 

Who You Are:

You are a manufacturing professional who understands the criticality of a knowledgeable and engaged team, and the processes, procedures, and resources critical to perform at a high level.

You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization.

You work to create a feeling of belonging and strong team morale.  
 
 
For This Role, You Will Need:


* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university - or - High School Diploma/GED with 10 years of proven experience in Materials Management and/or Project Management in a manufacturing/warehouse environment using ERP systems.


* 5 years of experience in Materials Management and/or Project Management in a manufacturing environment.


* Basic knowledge of master scheduling, forecasting, safety stock, materials requirement planning, and supply responsibilities required


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