Manager, Planning

As Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) celebrates 50 years of building products that protect our country protect the individual warfighter and send rockets into outer space our growth is creating new opportunities to expand our team with talented individuals who want to shape the next era of mission-critical innovation.

CED is well situated in Downers Grove Illinois - we are located a commuter train ride west of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.

CEDs current salary range for this role is $102500 to $138500 / year. At CED it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon but not limited to education skills experience proficiency performance shift location and addition to base salary the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus commission or incentive program. CEDs benefit offerings include medical dental and vision coverage paid time off disability insurance 401(k) with company match life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages plus parental leave adoption assistance tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts. CED follows a 9/80 work schedule allowing employees to enjoy alternating Fridays off.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manager Planning holds accountability for plant wide material planning inventory control and plant scheduling to ensure on-time delivery to CEDs customer base. This position is the subject matter expert on optimization of MRP demand planning cross functional collaboration and compliance to regulatory standard. The Manager Planning maintains accurate manufacturing orders monitors execution manages inventory flow and effectively communicates updates across the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Holds accountability for leadership of the Planning function and act as focal point for all Planning Department activities
• Responsible for workload distribution assignment and balancing within the Planning Department
• Oversee the use and optimization of the D365 MRP system to determine hardware needs and supplier delivery schedules
• Provides accurate capacity insights to support RCCP and MPS adjustments to the rest of the organization
• Oversee material availability component flow shortages aging inventory and discrepancies; support cycle count and inventory health reviews
• Coordinate cross-functional updates with Engineering Production Purchasing Quality and Program Management to ensure alignment with schedule requirements
• Validate shop floor activity through throughput checks labor reporting review and WIP visibility
• Partner with Engineering Machine Shop and Quality to ensure tooling fixtures routings and parameters are production ready
• Participate in daily stand-ups weekly D365 working sessions and production readiness meetings
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities related to planning accuracy system data and process flow
• Maintain compliance with company policies procedures documentation standards and operational expectations; support planning-related audits reporting and standardization
• Participate in continuous improvement data cleanup and system enhancement efforts
• Assess employee performance and provide coaching feedback and training opportunities to the team
• Generate reports and present information to senior leadership and other stakeholders

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with government and corporate laws rules regulations policies and procedures
• Ensure 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Supervise professional level staff

EDUCATION:

Bachelors degree in business supply chain management engineering or a related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in supply chain planning scheduling or inventory management within a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Lawful US Person (ITAR restrictions)
• Must be eligible to possess explosive under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices
• Professional certification by the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) preferred
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes production flow and lean principles
• Experienced with MRP systems (D365 preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret capacity material availability inventory signals and production execution data
• High proficiency in Excel and other planning software / tools
• Ability to interpret technical procedures schedules and diagrams to resolve issues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write clear reports present schedule risks and collaborate and influence effectively across the organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities maintain data accuracy and communicate delays/material risks

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Lifting carrying pushing pulling or otherwise moving objects weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting much of the time but may involve routine periods of walking or standing. Daily and extensive use of computer.

DISCLAIMER:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and / or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

The Know Your Rights Poster is available here: CED EEO Policy Statement

CEDs EEO Policy Statement is available here: CED EEO Policy Statement

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