Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Planning Manager to join our team in Santa Maria, CA. This is an on-site position based in Santa Maria, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

JOB SUMMARY

The Planning Manager is responsible for providing results driven leadership to the Planning Department. Key areas of accountability include scheduling of materials, generating requisitions, controlling inventory and eliminating parts shortages.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Pro-actively lead the materials team to continuously improve processes and procedures to ensure availability of materials required for Production
• Identify and eliminate root causes of parts shortages
• Analyze suggested orders and schedule discrepancies
• Resolve MRP related issues and take appropriate corrective actions to prevent similar issues
• Manage and ensure timely receipt of materials to support the Production schedule
• Provide continual improvement of the Planning and reporting processes including KPI's
• Implement the use of the ABCD philosophy in planning for materials to minimize inventory and maximize inventory turns
• Manage and supervise the Material Planners, Development Program Planners and Master Scheduler
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and ethics code and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within the department

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree is required; combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu of a degree

Experience:

• 5+ years of direct experience in Materials Planning and ERP/MRP systems

Skills:

• Extracting PLM eBOM and conversion to mBOM as input to ERP/MRP system
• Advance material order procurement ahead of final release eBOM
• Good oral and written communication skills

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Related work experience in an Engineered-to-Order (ETO) environment

Other:

• Extended or irregular hours may be required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Elevate Aircraft Seating is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company
• As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future.
• Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at a division
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

• APICS certification

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

• Direction with necessary guidance is provided in terms of tasks and craftsmanship and measured based upon how well tasks have been completed. Receives detailed instructions as needed

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

• Works under general supervision and no instructions are needed for routine work. Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Develop and provide solutions to complex problems based on established precedents and are consistent with organization objectives

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. Actual salaries will vary depending on experience and geographic location.

Salary Range Transparency: $113,000 - $152,000 annually

Featured Benefits:

• Up to 10% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)
• Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
• And so much more!

Other Perks:

• Potential for growth within organization
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture