Strategic Planning & Supply Chain Manager

Cirrus Aircraft; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term, D

Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA/HSA

Well-being programs and EAP

401(k) Match

PTO and holidays

Career Development

Discounts and perks

Community & engagement

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft is seeking a Manager of Planning to lead production planning and scheduling, ensuring schedules meet customer demand and resource constraints. You will collaborate with production, procurement and engineering to optimize the master plan and drive continuous improvement.

You will guide a planning team, set KPIs, monitor demand forecasts, and refine schedules using advanced planning tools to reduce lead times and inventory costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, supply chain management, or manufacturing; master’s preferred.
• 7 years in production planning or supply chain management with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials management.
• Proficiency in SAP or Oracle and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production planning strategies aligned with business goals and customer requirements.
• Set planning objectives and KPIs with the VP of Supply Chain to drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor demand forecasts and adjust production plans accordingly.
• Lead and develop the planning team, driving continuous improvement.
• Create detailed multi-level production schedules aligned with the master plan.
• Analyze capacity and resources, balancing workload and reducing bottlenecks.
• Develop contingency scenarios for disruptions and perform what-if analyses.
• Refine schedules using JIT and TOC to minimize lead times and costs.
• Monitor production progress in real time and coordinate with floor supervision.
• Integrate schedules with procurement and logistics to optimize inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Cirrus Aircraft is seeking a Manager of Planning to lead production planning and scheduling, ensuring schedules meet customer demand and resource constraints. You will collaborate with production, procurement and engineering to optimize the master plan and drive continuous improvement.

You will guide a planning team, set KPIs, monitor demand forecasts, and refine schedules using advanced planning tools to reduce lead times and inventory costs.