Manager Planning

Manager, Planning

SIG SAUER, Inc . is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER employs people across various U.S. locations, and global facilities across multiple regions. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit:

Position Summary: The Manager, Planning is responsible for managing and supervising the Planning team. They are responsible for mentoring, training, and leading the Machine Planning and Production Control teams to create and maintain robust planning control processes and achievable plans. Activities shall support company strategic objectives and Master Build Plan requirements and actions support goal tree objectives of the company. This position requires 5-7 years of experience working in manufacturing supply chain, a thorough understanding of supply chain management concepts, and at least 2 years of experience managing people in Manufacturing or Supply Chain. Besides being the escalation point for all of Planning, the Manager, Planning interfaces on a daily basis with various Director and Executive management team members across all of Operations.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage deadlines based on expectations.
• Ensure that MRP (Material Requirements Planning) signals are accurate, appropriate, and are fully compliant with internal policies and customer requirements. Ensure that Planning has the tools and training necessary to action MRP signals appropriately. Escalation point when questionable signals are discovered.
• Escalation point for Planners when lifecycle management decisions may result in major negative inventory or revenue impacts. Work with counterparts in various departments to devise solutions to minimize exposure.
• Prepare executive-friendly reports on production performance. Use data and reports to assist with optimizing the supply chain.
• Monitor the program(s) schedule performance, track plans, and perform schedule risk analyses. Report directly to upper management any major schedule risks and proposed mitigation.
• Provide training to Principle and Sr. Planners to prepare them for next steps in career ladder. Provide assistance and training to others within the Planning team on where to go for data and most efficient means of putting together analytics.
• Provide Oracle (ASCP) training and guidance to all other levels of Planners and Production Coordinators.
• Support and encourage all team-members to have a constant eye toward potential process improvements. Assist Planning team in getting process improvement ideas set into motion.
• Coach and mentor employees in a way that fosters two-way communication and will develop a best-in-class team. Develop the workgroup as a team, fostering a team environment of problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Listen to the needs of employees, ensuring that all employees within the team have the tools or resources necessary to be successful.
• Engage in the performance management process, providing clear, timely, and constructive feedback to employees.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is in place for employment related concerns.
• Coordinate team training and development opportunities as needs are identified. Provide opportunities to grow the team’s skillset and talents.
• Participate in the employee interview process. Identify and select the most highly skilled candidate for the team. Develop a successful onboarding plan for new talent that will successfully assimilate them into their role, and the organization.
• Must be able to travel infrequently.
• May identify, lead and actively volunteer for Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
• Participate on problem solving teams for driving to root cause of internal and external quality failures, particularly related to prevention of customer escapes.
• Participate in 5S Workplace organizational activities and maintain the area in good working order through sustainment activities, including requests for maintenance when needed for both personal space and multi-use department spaces.
• Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Business or related field, 5-7 years of experience working in manufacturing supply chain, 2 years of leadership experience, and a thorough understanding of supply chain management concepts.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Strong communication skills throughout the organization.
• Comfortable conducting meetings, interviews, reviews and tours as well as comfortable interfacing with members of the executive management team. Treat everyone professionally and respectfully.
• Demonstrated expertise in lean manufacturing and JIT techniques.
• Hands on knowledge of BOM/ECO/PLM process flow and execution.
• Strong interface capability managing customers and internal stakeholder expectations.

• Full working knowledge of warehouse operations, and inventory accuracy/materials control.
• Experience managing and planning in a machine shop environment is required.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal teams and external parties. Actively pursues opportunities for learning and development of key employee
• Thorough understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Oracle EBS, ASCP, and Agile required. Comfortable training others on all relevant aspects of these applications.
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
• Able to operate independently at a high level and complete tasks in a timely manner. Monitor time management among the Planning team and investigate if it becomes apparent that time management may be an issue.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, and twist, lift and move files.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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