Manufacturing Planner

GOGO VISION LTD; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Immediate vesting 401k

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Gogo is seeking a Manufacturing Planner to orchestrate the master production schedule in alignment with the broader supply chain strategy, ensuring timely delivery of our in-flight connectivity products. This role acts as a data-driven liaison among Sales, Purchasing, Production, Logistics, Engineering and Quality teams.

The ideal candidate translates complex forecasts and supply chain data into actionable production schedules, driving inventory optimization and schedule adherence while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related analytical field is preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing planning or supply chain management, preferably within aviation, electronics, or other highly regulated precision manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the 12-month rolling production plan, translating sales forecasts into a comprehensive strategy for material, capacity, and inventory.
• Define and maintain inventory policies, including safety stock levels, reorder points, and lot sizes, to optimize material availability and working capital.
• Partner with Sales to align customer demand with production capability and manage order priorities or rescheduling as needed.
• Proactively analyze material availability against production schedules to identify and mitigate shortage risks.
• Translate the master production schedule into actionable work orders for manufacturing teams.
• Bridge planning and procurement by translating ERP requirements into procurement schedules.
• Drive daily cross-functional collaboration with shop floor, logistics, and purchasing to align on priorities and issues.
• Lead ECO implementation analysis and transition of parts and revisions into production.
• Plan depletion of outgoing components and introduce substitutes to minimize obsolescence.
• Develop and analyze KPIs for production progress, WIP, and inventory levels for data-driven decisions.
• Audit ERP data such as lead times and BOMs to ensure accuracy via collaboration with Eng and Purchasing.

Skills

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

BOMs & ECO

QMS ISO9001

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC

Tableau

SQL

Job description

We will be accepting applications through June 22, 2026 or until filled.

As a key member of Gogo's Supply Chain organization, the Manufacturing Planner is responsible for orchestrating the master production schedule in alignment with the broader supply chain strategy to ensure the timely delivery of our industry-leading in-flight connectivity products. This role serves as a critical, data-driven liaison among our Sales, Purchasing, Production, Logistics, Engineering, and Quality teams.

The ideal candidate is an experienced and analytical planner with a talent for cross-functional collaboration, capable of translating complex sales forecasts and supply chain data into actionable production schedules that directly support customer requirements and company objectives.

COME ON BOARD THE GOGO SUPPLY CHAIN TEAM!

How will you make a difference?

• Own and manage the 12-month rolling production plan, translating sales forecasts into a comprehensive strategy for material, capacity, and inventory
• Define and maintain inventory policies, including safety stock levels, reorder points, and lot sizes, to optimize the balance between material availability and working capital
• Partner with the Sales organization to align customer demand with production capability, strategically managing order fulfillment priorities and collaboratively developing solutions for order rescheduling or reallocation as required
• Proactively analyze material availability against production schedules to identify and mitigate shortage risks before they impact the production line
• Translate the master production schedule into actionable work orders, ensuring manufacturing teams have clear, timely direction
• Bridge the gap between planning and procurement by translating complex ERP-generated requirements and developing simplified tools to ensure the Purchasing team executes purchase orders with accuracy and confidence
• Drive daily cross-functional collaboration with shop floor management, logistics, and purchasing teams to align on production priorities, manage schedule changes, and elevate critical issues when necessary
• Serve as the supply chain lead for Engineering Change Order (ECO) implementation, analyzing impacts and managing the seamless transition of parts and revisions into production
• Strategically plan the depletion of outgoing components and the introduction of substitutes to minimize inventory obsolescence and support engineering changes
• Develop and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for production progress, WIP, and inventory levels to drive data-informed decisions and process improvements
• Own the integrity of core planning parameters within the ERP system, such as lead times, bill of materials (BOMs), and item master data, by regularly auditing data and collaborating with Engineering and Purchasing to ensure accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related analytical field (e.g., Operations Management, Finance, Mathematics) is preferred or equivalent work experience
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing planning or supply chain management, preferably within the aviation, electronics, or other highly regulated precision manufacturing environments

Required Skills, Talents, & Experience

• Expertise in an enterprise-level ERP system is required, with deep experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central highly desired. This includes hands-on experience with loading an MPS, running the MRP engine, configuring planning parameters, and translating the system's output into actionable procurement and production schedules
• Proven ability to leverage advanced data analysis tools, including expert-level Microsoft Excel and/or Power BI (e.g., Power Query, MCode, DAX, dynamic arrays, tables, and models) for robust planning, reporting, and problem-solving
• Expertise in core manufacturing data management, including the creation and maintenance of multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and the associated Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes that govern them
• Experience operating within a formal Quality Management System (QMS), such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
• A high degree of initiative and the ability to work independently to solve complex problems with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Skills, Talents, & Experience

• Relevant professional certifications such as APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), highly preferred
• Familiarity with other Business Intelligence platforms (e.g., Tableau, Qlik Sense, Looker) or advanced database query languages (e.g., SQL)
• Experience with formal project management methodologies or tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project) to track and drive planning-related initiatives
• Working knowledge of advanced statistical analysis and demand forecasting methodologies (e.g., time series analysis, regression models)

Equal Pay Disclosure(s)

Base Pay

72,000.00 - 90,000.00 USD Annual

Target Annual Short-Term Incentive

Bonus Plan at 10% (% of Annualized Base Pay)

Eligible For Incentive Stock Program

Yes

Benefits

• Gogo offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs
• We offer an immediate vesting 401k plan, paid time off and volunteer time off
• Employees have the option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at www.gogoair.com/careers.

Gogo is an Equal Opportunity and Aff... employer, working in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept of Equal Employment opportunity.

Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition, or disability.

The EEO is the law and is available here.

Gogo participates in E-Verify (English and Spanish). Right to Work Statement (English and Spanish).