Assistant Production and Planning Manager

Job Description

We are hiring an Assistant Manager Planning for our aerospace wiring harness manufacturing division. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting end-to-end production and material planning, inventory management, and schedule adherence to meet stringent aerospace standards and customer delivery commitments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate customer orders and forecasts into production and material plans
  
• Prepare weekly and monthly production schedules for wiring harness assemblies
  
• Coordinate with stores, procurement, and production teams to ensure material availability
  
• Monitor inventory levels and control excess/obsolete stock
  
• Track BOM accuracy and manage engineering change updates
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Design, Supply Chain, Logistics) to meet delivery timelines
  
• Update ERP system (SAP/MS Dynamics or equivalent) with planning and material data
  
• Generate reports and dashboards on OTIF, plan adherence, and inventory performance
  
• Ensure traceability and compliance with AS9100 and customer-specific requirements
  
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes
  

Desired Candidate Profile:

• 8 to 10 years of experience in production/material planning in aerospace or automotive manufacturing
  
• Strong understanding of wiring harness or electromechanical assembly processes
  
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics)
  
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS9100, first article inspection, traceability, etc.)
  
• Excellent coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills
  
• Exposure to lean manufacturing and planning best practices preferred