Planning Manager

Teledyne Reynolds Inc; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Reynolds Inc is seeking a Planning Manager to lead production planning, material coordination, and stockroom operations in a high-mix, low-volume defense electronics environment. You will align demand with material availability and shop floor execution to ensure on-time delivery while maintaining inventory accuracy and compliance with ITAR and DFARS.

The role requires strong planning discipline, hands-on leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset to bridge Operations, Purchasing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in related field.
• 5+ years in production planning, logistics, or supply chain roles; 2+ years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of MRP-driven planning and inventory control.
• Experience with defense industry compliance requirements.
• Proficient in Excel for data analysis and KPI tracking.
• U.S. Citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans balancing capacity, labor, and material availability.
• Oversee stockroom and material control, FIFO, and traceability of sensitive materials.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, DFARS, AS9100 flow-downs and customer requirements.
• Direct planners and stockroom staff; drive coaching and improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce lead times and optimize inventory.
• Track KPIs and report performance to site leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (XA, SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Teledyne Reynolds (a business unit of Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC) has over 60 years of heritage supplying the highest quality, high voltage interconnect solutions to the most demanding of applications in the Military/Defense, High-end Industrial, Medical, Energy and Space industries.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team!

We are truly Everywhereyoulook!

Position Summary

We are seeking a disciplined and execution-focused Planning Manager to lead production planning, material coordination, and stockroom operations in a high-mix, low-volume defense electronics manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for aligning demand, material availability, and shop floor execution to support on-time delivery while maintaining inventory accuracy, material control, and compliance with defense industry requirements.

The ideal candidate brings strong planning rigor, hands-on leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to balance structure and flexibility in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical bridge between Operations, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Program Management.

Planning Execution:

Develop and maintain realistic production plans that balance capacity, labor, material availability, and changing demand in a high-mix environment. Actively manage constraints, expedite critical items, and adjust plans as required to protect delivery commitments.

Stockroom & Material Control:

Oversee all stockroom and logistics activities, including receiving, material storage, kitting, inventory control, and material movement to the production floor. Ensure inventory accuracy, material traceability, FIFO discipline, and proper handling of controlled and sensitive materials.

Compliance & Risk Management:

Ensure all planning and logistics activities comply with applicable defense industry regulations and standards, including ITAR, DFARS, AS9100 flow-downs, and customer-specific requirements.

Personnel Management:

Directly manage planners and stockroom personnel, setting clear priorities, monitoring performance, and driving accountability. Identify performance gaps and implement coaching, training, and process improvements to strengthen planning accuracy and execution discipline.

Process Improvement:

Champion continuous improvement in planning and logistics processes, including lead time reduction, inventory optimization, system utilization, and visual management.

Performance Metrics:

Track, analyze, and report planning and logistics KPIs such as on-time delivery, kit readiness, shortages and inventory turns, providing regular updates to site leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, logistics, or supply chain roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role, preferably in electronics or defense manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP-driven planning, inventory control, and shop floor material flow.
• Solid understanding of defense industry compliance requirements affecting planning and logistics functions.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel for data analysis, planning reports, and KPI tracking.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., XA, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing environments and material requirements (e.g., cable assemblies, components, kits, test units).
• Experience managing stockroom operations, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, schedule-driven manufacturing environment.
• Interest in improving planning rigor, logistics execution, and material flow through creative yet compliant approaches.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Teledyne Reynolds requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check and pass a drug screen prior to employment.

Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a "US Citizen".

Please note the salary range posted is a general guideline for this job level and location. When extending an offer, a variety of factors are considered such as responsibilities of the position, relevant education and experience, certifications, knowledge and skills.