Planning Manager, Aerospace Operations

Triumph Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TRIUMPH Group is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead production planning, master scheduling, MRP, and inventory control across our Northern Kentucky site. You will shape schedules, balance demand with capacity, and drive on-time delivery while leading a team of planners.

The role collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, QA, and Customer Service to optimize resources and meet customer commitments in a fast-paced aerospace/industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for an experienced Planning Manager who will be responsible for leading production planning, master scheduling, MRP, inventory control, and production scheduling to ensure customer commitments are met safely, efficiently, and on time.
• This role works with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, QA, Program Management and Customer Service to balance demand with materials, labor, equipment and capacity.
• Lead a team of planners and schedulers; drive operational excellence and reduce production delays.
• Develop and maintain master production schedules aligned with demand and delivery commitments.
• Oversee daily/long-term planning, work-order releases, and schedule adjustments.
• Analyze capacity, labor, equipment constraints, and material readiness; resolve bottlenecks.
• Track MOPs and inventory performance; manage inventory control and procurement channels.
• Collaborate with programs, production, engineering, finance, quality, and contracts to meet standards and goals.
• Contribute to strategic plans, budgets, goals, and safety/compliance requirements.

Skills

MRP/ERP knowledge

Master scheduling

Capacity planning

BOM & inventory management

Advanced Excel

Production reporting

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Operations / Industrial Engineering / Business

HS Diploma

Tools

MRP/ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TRIUMPH Group is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead production planning, master scheduling, MRP, and inventory control across our Northern Kentucky site. You will shape schedules, balance demand with capacity, and drive on-time delivery while leading a team of planners.

The role collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, QA, and Customer Service to optimize resources and meet customer commitments in a fast-paced aerospace/industrial environment.