Demand & Supply Planner, Air Dominance & Strike
$112,000–$149,000 year
On-siteCosta Mesa, California, United States
Job Summary
Manage day-to-day demand signaling, ordering, and inventory for designated product lines while identifying and resolving supply issues through collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams. Lead Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) discussions, align forecasts with actual demand plans, and report on supply and material health to inform key decisions. Develop and maintain processes within MRP systems, drive strategic initiatives for inventory optimization, and ensure accurate signals for purchasing and manufacturing. Requires full ownership of a complex value chain, ability to travel up to 10%, and relocation to Costa Mesa, CA.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field (i.e. manufacturing, engineering, analytics, computer science, etc.) or business field (i.e. finance, economics, supply chain management, business administration, marketing, etc.)
- 3+ years of experience in a supply chain or production role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment with complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies
- Complete ownership of a complex value chain, coordinating between multiple internal and internal parties to ensure on-time deliveries and adherence to quality standards
- Technical expertise including ability to read technical documentation and understanding hardware manufacturing processes
- Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, Netsuite, and CRM systems like Salesforce
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree or other higher education
- 6+ years of experience in a supply chain or production role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment with complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies
- Strong experience with SQL databases, including building custom queries for production and inventory metrics
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlikview
- Knowledge of supply chain planning systems like Blue Yonder and best practices in demand planning, inventory management, and S&OP
- Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, six sigma principles, and big data evaluation techniques
- Proactive, able to take substantial responsibility across various functions, with a focus on speed and accuracy
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance
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