Senior Production Planning Manager (SAP & KPI Focus)

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

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.