Supervisor, Aftermarket Planning

About This Role

Lead and manage a team of spares planners within the aftermarket division of a global aerospace manufacturing company. Ensure operational excellence in aftermarket planning, scheduling, and inventory management, focusing on aerospace spares support.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of spares planners in the aerospace aftermarket division
• Implement and maintain world-class strategies for aftermarket planning, scheduling, inventory, and customer satisfaction
• Oversee all aftermarket planning activities, including workload balance, prioritization, and queue management
• Drive daily execution of key aftermarket KPIs including PPO release adherence, initial commitment dates, and recovery date creation
• Monitor individual performance, flex resources, and lead cross-functional efforts to resolve aging lines
• Act as the first line of escalation for planning and operational issues, providing rapid problem-solving support
• Maintain and update weekly KPI charts for management reports, providing analysis and insights
• Develop and monitor aftermarket production plans, budgets, and schedules in line with aerospace requirements and plant capacity
• Proactively identify risks or delays and implement corrective actions to protect customer commitments

Requirements

• 7+ years progressive planning, scheduling and inventory management experience in aerospace, automotive or mechanical manufacturing
• 2+ years in a planning leadership position
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems
• Proficiency with MS Office Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Broad knowledge of the field with proven management skills
• Effective oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Well organized, detailed oriented and accurate
• Strong written and verbal business communications abilities
• Working knowledge of business finance skills and abilities
• Fluent communication in English language

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree from an accredited university
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive planning, scheduling and inventory management experience in aerospace, automotive or mechanical manufacturing environment, with 2+ years in a planning leadership position

Nice to Have

• BS/BA in supply chain, business management, or operations
• APICS CPIM and/or ISM certifications
• Experience in AS/ISO standards quality management
• Problem-solving skills (Six Sigma Green Belt, etc.)
• Aftermarket or Spares Business experience

Skills

* Required skills