Teledyne Reynolds

defense electronics manufacturing

PlanningManager

$120–160k Torrance, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Planning Manager at Teledyne Reynolds. Skills: production planning, material coordination, stockroom operations, inventory control, defense industry compliance, personnel management, process improvement. lead production planning, material coordination, and stockroom operations. aligning demand, material availability, and shop floor execution”

What You'll Achieve.

support on-time delivery; maintaining inventory accuracy; material control; compliance with defense industry requirements; strengthen planning accuracy and execution discipline; lead time reduction; inventory optimization; on-time delivery; kit readiness; shortages; inventory turns

Industry & Context.

defense electronics manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a U. S. Citizen, satisfactory background check, pass a drug screen, US Citizen

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of experience in production planning, logistics, or supply chain roles, at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role, working knowledge of MRP-driven planning, inventory control, and shop floor material flow, Solid understanding of defense industry compliance requirements affecting planning and logistics functions, organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, Proficient in Excel for data analysis, planning reports, and KPI tracking, Must be a U. S. Citizen

Nice to Have

Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., XA, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent), Familiarity with electronics manufacturing environments and material requirements (e.g., cable assemblies, components, kits, test units), Experience managing stockroom operations, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy initiatives, Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, schedule-driven manufacturing environment, Interest in improving planning rigor, logistics execution, and material flow through creative yet compliant approaches

What You'll Do.

lead production planning

material coordination

and stockroom operations

material availability

and shop floor execution

support on-time delivery while maintaining inventory accuracy

Develop and maintain realistic production plans that balance capacity

material availability

Actively manage constraints

expedite critical items

and adjust plans as required to protect delivery commitments

Oversee all stockroom and logistics activities

and material movement to the production floor

Ensure inventory accuracy

material traceability

and proper handling of controlled and sensitive materials

Ensure all planning and logistics activities comply with applicable defense industry regulations and standards

Directly manage planners and stockroom personnel

setting clear priorities

monitoring performance

and driving accountability

Identify performance gaps and implement coaching

and process improvements

Champion continuous improvement in planning and logistics processes

and report planning and logistics KPIs such as on-time delivery

shortages and inventory turns

providing regular updates to site leadership

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

plays a critical bridge between Operations, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Program Management

Communication Scope

communication skills

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