Master Planner

Thales; Cheney (KS); On-site; USD 73,399 - 122,332; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance and Disability Benefits

Job summary

A leading technology company in Kansas is seeking a Master Planner to oversee production, supply chain, and materials management operations. The ideal candidate will lead the SIOP process, develop forecasting strategies, and manage daily production schedules. This role requires a bachelor's degree, relevant experience in operations planning, and proficiency in SAP ECC. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. Competitive pay and full onsite work environment offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Demand, Supply, or Sales & Operations Planning.
• Experience with Supply Chain SAP ECC implementation.
• Experience leading teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Align production and materials management functions.
• Lead the SIOP process and develop forecasting strategies.
• Monitor and report on inventory and KPIs.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

SAP ECC

Microsoft Office

BI tools

Job description

Master Planner – Thales

Join the Thales team, located in the Greater Kansas Area, as a Master Planner. The role is fully onsite and involves aligning production, supply chain, and materials management to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and timely fulfillment of customer demand.

Location

Kansas, United States of America
Fully onsite in Greater Kansas Area

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Master Planner who will play a critical role in aligning production, supply chain, and materials management functions to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and timely fulfillment of customer demand. This role is responsible for leading the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process, developing material forecasting strategies, and creating a comprehensive Master Production Schedule (MPS) to drive production and installation activities in alignment with business objectives. You will oversee a small team of buyers, lead monthly cross‑functional planning meetings, and manage the day‑to‑day execution of the MPS.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

• SUI Regulatory Compliance Requirements – Sensitive Unclassified Information.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Ensure accurate setup, testing, and maintenance of ERP data to support production, including Material Master, Vendor Data, BOMs, and Routings.
• Develop and maintain a rough‑cut capacity plan using the MPS; identify capacity gaps or excesses and adjust procurement and production plans accordingly.
• Manage MPS and MRP runs, analyze results, resolve planning exceptions, and prioritize actions to support demand.
• Monitor and report on at‑risk inventory, elevate potential impacts to leadership, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and track KPIs such as projected and supplier on‑time delivery, inventory accuracy and projections, operating cost performance, plan adherence, plan stability, and effectiveness of the S&OP process.
• Prepare and facilitate supply planning sessions and reviews, ensuring effective input and output management, and lead S&OP and Demand Management processes.
• Collaborate on engineering change decisions to assess and mitigate production impacts, oversee procurement and production activities, and manage the lifecycle of internal orders from validation through final delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience in Demand, Supply, or Sales & Operations Planning, or a Master’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; 2–4 years of people leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and mentor team members; hold colleagues accountable to commitments; and perform under pressure in a dynamic environment with initiative and motivation.
• Proven leadership and experience in leading Supply Chain SAP ECC implementation projects, with proficiency in SAP ECC Enterprise Resource Planning.
• Strong problem‑solving, time‑management, and organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage numerous projects, initiatives, and decision‑making activities.
• Understanding of the S&OP process and objectives, with strong experience and knowledge of key business functions such as Supply Chain, Planning, Sales & Marketing/Commercial, Finance, and Production.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to influence and engage cross‑functional participants; proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project for analysis and reporting.
• Eligible for Public Trust Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS Certification preferable.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent Lean problem‑solving skills preferred.
• BI tools capability such as Oracle/SAP BI, Tableau.

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: 5/40
• Physical Environment: Access to Dock, Warehouse, Inventory and Production areas in addition to office environment.

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Compensation

Base salary ranges from $73,399.50 to $122,332.50 USD annually. Total Target Compensation (TTC) will include variable pay and is based on performance and company budget.

Benefits

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life with LTC
• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with company contribution and a match, and no vesting period
• Company‑paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well‑being Program

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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