Planning & Scheduling Manager

Company Description

Smiths Interconnect is a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave and radio frequency products that ensure high speed, secure connectivity of critical applications in the defence, aerospace, communications and industrial markets. Our microwave technology is used in radar, communication and surveillance systems that are mission-critical and operate in extreme environments in aerospace and defence. Our microwave components and connectors ensure optimal performance, durability and safety of space satellites. Our semi-conductor test products are used to test highly sophisticated semi-conductors and electronic circuits in communication systems, gaming products and computing devices. Our in-flight antenna systems give passengers internet connectivity gate-to-gate on planes around the world. Our connector and cable solutions ensure reliability of critical medical equipment, and safe operation of trains and transport systems.One of five divisions of Smiths Group, Smiths Interconnect employs over 2000 people. We have a global presence selling our products in over 50 countries with manufacturing facilities in nine countries and offices across North America, Europe and Asia.

Job Description

The Planning & Scheduling Manager will be responsible for leading the end-to-end planning and execution, including strategy, organisational workload, alignment of Oracle schedules, Sales Forecasting accuracy to achieve a predictable and consistent OTD performance.

Responsibilities:

• Manages and directs all planning and scheduling personnel activities to ensure completion of customer requirements.
• Develops overall plan to support dependent and independent demand.
• Develops budgets and resource plans and monitors performance to achieve component part delivery and build schedules that support customer demands.
• Develops data and analytical reporting for current & future required KPI’s.
• Review and approve any new orders and reconcile with Contracts any lead time issues (internal or external) which will cause customer request dates to be late.  Reconciliation goal is to agree on a contractual date that satisfies both parties.
• Manages the overall master schedule working with PMO, APU Managers and Planners to meet customer forecasts and demands.
• Assesses performance indicators and takes appropriate actions to ensure Oracle MPS and Attribute integrity, cost and quality goals are met.
• Ensures required documentation and/or system transactions are executed to meet customer, procurement system, inventory accuracy and financial reporting requirements.
• Assures policies, procedures and other documentation are followed to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Provides leadership and commitment in support of continuing improvements in quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Support customer meetings, develop reports and present as required.
• Ensure planners understand and monitor material milestone to ensure they meet budgeted billings plan.
• Monitors project material budget to EAC, ensures planners have knowledge of and work budget baseline issues.
• Staff development, including competencies and subject matter training.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze issues: gather relevant information systematically; consider a broad range of issues or factors; grasp complexities and perceives relationships among problems or issues; seek input from others.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and the application to a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work well independently and lead a team.
• Ability to perform problem analysis and resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.

Experience: Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 8-10 experience in supply chain and minimum of 3-5 yrs management experience.

Security: U.S. citizen required and may be required to obtain a security clearance.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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