Planning Manager in Hebron, KY at ANCRA INTERNATIONAL, LLC
The HEICO Companies, LLC

Job Description

Key Responsibilities and Priorities:

• Safety is our number one priority. This role will promote safety culture through safety toolbox talks, safety committee participation, & positive reinforcement programs.
• Lead, coach, and provide direction to the Planning team.
• Develop production plans according to sales order demand and forecasts.
• Plan material requirements and schedule production activities in a multi-site environment.
• Determine production requirements based on plant capacity and demand.
• Define a clear set of planning methods and ensure each part is covered.
• Partner with cross-functional groups to anticipate, mitigate, and prevent delivery delays and disruptions to customers.
• Lead weekly operations planning meeting with KPI reports on planning and manufacturing adherence.
• Manage forecasts and collaborate with Operations to develop capacity requirements plans.
• Contribute to the improvement of the ERP system.
• Lead the S&OP process and use the results to set production schedules and material requirements.
• Drive and sustain cost-effective, efficient production through the application of lean manufacturing principles.
• Lead the response to customer lead time requests by coordinating and collaborating with Purchasing and Operations teams.

Competencies

• Servant Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Communication Proficiency
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Financial Management
• Business Acumen

Supervisory Responsibility

• Create a positive, healthy, conducive work environment for the team in line with Ancra Cargo core values.
• Develop and manage individual planning team KPIs.
• Train and coach Planners in the optimal use of the ERP system.
• Conduct Planner's performance reviews on an annual basis.
• Actively lead, participate, and engage in initiatives and projects aimed at improving KPIs, problem-solving structures, culture, and employee retention.
• Recommend measures to improve safety, production methods, equipment performance, and quality.

Position Consults with: Customer Service, Operations, Purchasing, Sales, Accounting, and Engineering.

Years of Experience & Qualifications Required:

• 3+ years of management/supervisory experience with a mid to large-size manufacturing company.
• 5+ years' experience with capacity planning in a modern ERP system. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or D365 is a plus.
• Competency with Microsoft applications, with advanced Excel spreadsheet skills.
• Articulate and persuasive; ability to communicate difficult and complex matters transparently.
• Strong and independent organizational, analytical, detailed planning, and project management skills.
• Ability to turn data into actionable information.
• Self-directed, with the ability to communicate findings, make recommendations, and facilitate change.

Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, APICS/CPIM, Business Management, Logistics, or a similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Conditions/Travel Requirements: Normal manufacturing environments should be expected. Use of safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection may be required. Occasional travel to other Ancra Cargo sites.

Ancra Cargo Core Values

• Respect everyone.
• Embrace challenges.
• Welcome change.
• Speak and act with integrity.
• Be positive and GSD!

Disclaimer: Job responsibilities and requirements can change at any time.

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