Manager, Planning

Vicor Corporation; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicor Corporation is seeking a seasoned Manager of Planning in Andover, MA to lead production planning and scheduling, collaborating with procurement, logistics, engineering and sales to meet targets. You will act as a key SAP user, drive KPI visibility, and mentor a team of planners in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires 7–10 years in production planning with 5+ years in management, strong ERP/SAP knowledge, and excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in production planning or a related field, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of production planning techniques, material control principles, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Strong preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrable skill in SAP.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certification in APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of production planning and quality systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production plans and schedules to meet customer demands and company goals.
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure the availability of materials and manage inventory levels.
• Analyze production data and generate reports on KPIs such as planning adherence, WIP monitoring, and schedule attainment.
• Coordinate with the supply chain, logistics, and sales teams to address any production-related issues.
• Act as a key user for ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and provide support for production planning modules.
• Manage and mentor a team of production planners and schedulers.
• Manage the following KPI’s: On time Delivery, Work-in-Process levels, Cycle time of work orders, Aging WIP, Yield Rates, Order Lead time.

Skills

Production planning

ERP SAP

Leadership

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Project management

Process improvement

Education

APICS CPIM

CSCP

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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Vicor is a place where employees see the impact of their work every day. We’re an American manufacturer of advanced 48V centric DC-DC converters with industry-leading power and current density, enabling breakthrough power delivery performance. As an engineering-focused company, we provide an opportunity to be part of the team that further innovates, markets, sells and supports the power modules that drive key advancements in AI, electric vehicles, and aerospace.

The Manager of Planning is responsible for overseeing the planning and scheduling of production activities to ensure efficient use of materials, labor, and equipment. This role involves close coordination with various departments such as procurement, logistics, engineering and sales to meet production and revenue targets on time.

Job Description

• Develop and implement production plans and schedules to meet customer demands and company goals.
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure the availability of materials and manage inventory levels.
• Analyze production data and generate reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as planning adherence, work-in-progress (WIP) monitoring, and schedule attainment.
• Coordinate with the supply chain, logistics, and sales teams to address any production-related issues.
• Act as a key user for ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and provide support for production planning modules.
• Manage and mentor a team of production planners and schedulers.
• Manage the following KPI’s: On time Delivery, Work-in-Process levels, Cycle time of work orders, Aging WIP, Yield Rates, Order Lead time.

Education / Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in production planning or a related field, with at least 5 years in a managerial role
• Strong knowledge of production planning techniques, material control principles, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Strong preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrable skill in SAP.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certification in APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of production planning and quality systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Vicor is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability

Compensation Data

Salary Range:

$114,000- $145,000

Please note: This range is based on our current market driven pay structures. Individual salaries are determined based upon a variety of factors including but not limited to, a candidates overall qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience as well as company internal equity.