Sr Mgr, Operational Planning & Control

CIRCOR International, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CIRCOR Navy in Norfolk, VA seeks a Senior Manager of Operational Planning & Control to lead demand and inventory planning, material readiness, and supply execution for the Waterfront aftermarket repair network. You will own the planning system, drive KPIs, and coordinate across Sales, Service Operations, Procurement, Engineering, and manufacturing.

You will scale the Waterfront network as the site lead, building teams, processes, and an operating model to meet customer demand while optimizing

Formación

• Extensive knowledge of inventory planning, materials management, supply chain, warehousing and logistics.
• Ability to translate demand into inventory requirements, priorities, and executable supply plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; uses data and KPIs to identify root causes and drive results.
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and inventory controls.
• Exceptional cross-functional leader able to drive execution across functions, factories and suppliers.
• Strong people leader and communicator with cadence and escalation management.

Responsabilidades

• Demand & Inventory Planning: Translate orders into inventory requirements and establish replenishment targets.
• Material Readiness & Supply Execution: Own readiness, shortage lists, and execution against required dates.
• Supply Control Tower & Recovery: Lead cross-functional towers to identify constraints and drive recovery.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Lead coordinators/expeditors interfacing with procurement, factories, and suppliers.
• Inventory, Warehouse & Logistics: Own availability, accuracy, replenishment, ERP transactions, and movement.
• Quality & Inspection: Ensure material and repairs meet requirements.
• Operational Management: Own KPIs and cadences to drive visibility and continuous improvement.
• Site & Network Leadership: Norfolk site lead; scale the Waterfront repair center network.

Conocimientos

Inventory planning

Materials management

Supply chain

Warehousing

Logistics

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

KPI tracking

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field

10+ yrs supply chain, inventory planning, or manufacturing operations

5+ yrs people leadership in operations related environment

Industrial manufacturing / aftermarket experience preferred; A&D a plus

APICS CPIM certification preferred

Proven results in material availability, inventory performance & OTD

Herramientas

ERP/MRP systems

Descripción del empleo

Senior Manager, Operational Planning & Control

LOCATION: Norfolk, VA

DIRECT REPORTING: Sr Dir, Business Transformation & Waterfront

POSITION DETAILS

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Operational Planning & Control – Waterfront will lead the integrated demand, inventory planning, material readiness, and supply execution processes required to support the rapid growth of CIRCOR Navy (U.S.)’s Waterfront aftermarket repair center network. Serving as the Norfolk site lead, this role will own the planning and control system required to ensure the right inventory is available at the right location and time to meet customer demand, while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and turns.

The Senior Manager will lead Inventory Planning, Supply Chain Coordination & Expediting, Warehouse & Logistics, and Quality & Inspection resources and coordinate across Sales, Service Operations, Procurement, Engineering, and CIRCOR manufacturing sites. The role will translate demand into inventory requirements and lead a disciplined operating system—including material shortage and priority lists, supply control-tower cadences, KPIs, escalation paths, and recovery plans—to proactively manage constraints and drive execution and accountability.

As Waterfront expands to additional locations, this leader will build the team, processes, systems, and operating model required to scale the network. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-growth, entrepreneurial business within a KKR portfolio company, gain direct exposure to private equity value creation, and take significant ownership in scaling a critical growth platform while delivering tangible results in support of the U.S. Navy mission.

Key Responsibilities

• 1) Demand & Inventory Planning: Translate customer orders and projected demand into inventory requirements; establish inventory targets and replenishment plans to ensure availability and appropriate turns.
• 2) Material Readiness & Supply Execution: Own material readiness, shortage and priority lists, and execution against required dates across Waterfront.
• 3) Supply Control Tower & Recovery: Lead cross-functional control towers to identify constraints, establish priorities, escalates risks, and drive recovery across Procurement, CIRCOR factories, suppliers, Warehouse, and Quality.
• 4) Supply Chain Coordination: Lead Supply Chain Coordinators / Expeditors and interface with Procurement, factories, and suppliers to drive material commitments.
• 5) Inventory, Warehouse & Logistics: Own inventory availability, accuracy, and replenishment; lead receiving, storage, ERP transactions, material movement, and outbound logistics.
• 6) Quality & Inspection: Lead resources to ensure material, documentation, and repairs meet requirements.
• 7) Operational Management: Own KPIs and operating cadences to drive visibility, accountability, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
• 8) Site & Network Leadership: Serve as Norfolk site lead and build the team, processes, and operating model to scale the Waterfront repair center network.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• - Exceptional knowledge of inventory planning, materials management, supply chain, warehousing, and logistics.
• - Ability to translate demand into inventory requirements, priorities, and executable supply plans.
• - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; uses data and KPIs to identify root causes and drive results.
• - Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems & inventory controls
• - Exceptional cross-functional leader and team player, able to drive execution across functions, factories, and suppliers.
• - Strong people leader and communicator, able to lead operating cadences, escalations, and decision-making.
• - Highly action-oriented, proactive, and accountable, with the resilience and persistence to anticipate risks and drive issues through resolution.

Education & Experience

• - Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• - 10+ yrs supply chain, inventory planning, or manufacturing operations, including material readiness & supply execution.
• - 5+ yrs people leadership in operations related environment.
• - Industrial manufacturing / aftermarket experience preferred; A&D a plus.
• - APICS CPIM certification preferred
• - Proven results in material availability, inventory performance & OTD.

Other

Equal Opportunity Statement

CIRCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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