Strategic Production Planning & Control Director

AV; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV is seeking a Director of Planning and Production Control to lead production planning, inventory management, and material flow. You will drive schedules aligned with demand, optimize resources, and ensure on-time delivery while mentoring a team of planning professionals.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and sales to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and manage budgets. Strong expertise in ERP/APS and lean principles is required for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Deep knowledge of SIOP, MRP, master scheduling and capacity planning.
• Experience leading planning teams and coordinating with manufacturing, procurement, engineering and sales.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production planning strategies to optimize resources and materials.
• Oversee master production schedules aligned with demand forecasts and capacity.
• Direct inventory control for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to reduce lead times.
• Lead and mentor planning and production control professionals.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, engineering and sales.
• Monitor risks of delays, shortages, and capacity constraints.
• Establish KPIs and report to senior leadership.
• Manage departmental budget and control costs for planning and material handling.
• Leverage APS/ERP tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Project management

SIOP/MRP/master scheduling

ERP/APS and data analytics

Lean Six Sigma/continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting and cost control

Education

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

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Advanced Planning Systems (APS)

Data analytics platforms

Job description

AV is seeking a Director of Planning and Production Control to lead production planning, inventory management, and material flow. You will drive schedules aligned with demand, optimize resources, and ensure on-time delivery while mentoring a team of planning professionals.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and sales to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and manage budgets. Strong expertise in ERP/APS and lean principles is required for success.