Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Planning & SIOP Manager at our Lynnwood, WA location. 

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense spanets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!  

Job Summary:

The Planning and SIOP Manager is responsible for the day-to-day performance of the SIOP Leaders and Production Material Planners to drive results through KPIs and the standardization of their work. Through their team, will lead and continuously improve upon the Crane Aerospace & Electronics Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process with the critical objectives to consistently meet or exceed forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, and on-time-delivery (OTD) to Business Model lead-times targets for assigned product lines.  Ensures the flow of materials, parts and assemblies by way of establishing and coordinating the production schedules in a factory environment.

Essential Functions:

• Product Line Inventory Strategy Development -
  • Lead cross-functional development of MFG Models / Plans for Every Part (PFEP’s) to achieve Market Winning lead-times for assigned product lines and regions
  • Monitor sites execution of the PFEP’s to ensure on-going compliance
  • Leverage SIOP data, Win/Loss Analysis and direct interactions with the site and business lines teams to ensure the PFEP is optimally achieving Business Model lead-times and planned inventory turnover and work cross-functionally to identify and make PFEP changes as required to meet objectives]
• Demand Management –
  • Work with Sales and Marketing to capture, document and adjust the forecast to reflect changes in demand patterns due to spanet dynamics, new product launches, large project buys, etc.
  • Constrain the Forecast and Shape Demand in alignment with sales and spaneting efforts, supply chain capabilities, capacities, and lead-times
  • Analyze, identify gaps and recommend/implement solutions for External & Internal Sales Forecasting methodologies, tools and processes to ensure the smallest variability gap achievable between projections and actuals for the planning horizon
• Supply Chain Alignment –
  • Analyze, identify gaps and recommend/implement solutions to ensure material and capacity plans are effectively aligned to actual/forecasted demand and that key business objectives/KPI (customer on-time delivery to business model lead-time, inventory turns and operations variable costs, etc.) will be achieved
  • Lead SIOP Processes for assigned Sites
  • Identify and communicate risks and opportunities related to the backlog, sales plan, capacity and supply chain
  • Determine if site’s PFEP’s need resizing, perform resizing and update all applicable Material Replenishment systems (MRS)
  • Monitor site’s on-going execution of it MRS execution through daily board walks. exception reports and periodic formal MRS audits
  • Establish clear and effective controls and communication among all nodes in the supply chain ensuring that sales forecast information is flowing seamlessly and timely throughout Crane Energy Flow Solutions and its supply base
  • Use the Crane Business System, Value Stream Linkage and Personal Skillset to assist the Crane Aerospace & Electronics progression toward Standardized Demand Driven Best Practices that consistently deliver solid business results.
• Identify and implement effective solutions to close identified business, process and performance gaps whose benefits exceed costs and can be realistically implemented and sustained.
• Develop, maintain and communicate planning & metrics of actual vs. planned performance, SIOP Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), monitor compliance to policy and report occurrences of deviation to policy
• Audit processes, tools and performance as required to ensure compliance and/or need for modification
• Act as an MRS (Material Replenishment System) Tool Champion
• Recognized as a subject matter expert for the SIOP process
• Creates/refines/improves standard work for the SIOP process.
• Integrates Planners and SIOP Leaders into a cohesive team while providing direction and
• individual/team development.
• Drive company initiatives including OTD (on-time-delivery) to ensure both internal and
• external customers receive products/services within expected timelines, inventory reduction with a focus on continued inventory turn improvements and execute CBS principles.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the development of intellectual capital.
• Drive continuous improvement through the use of the Crane Business System (CBS) tools
• Promote and maintain customer focus (internal and external) at all times.
• Any other tasks assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years in a direct operations role with demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement tools through the business.
• Knowledge: Understanding of fundamental change management concepts and ability to lead and support groups through change.
• Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills in a matrix environment; Strong team formation and leadership skills; Excellent oral and written communication skills, to include presentation skills and facilitation of groups toward deliverables; Proficient in the use of Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project Management Tools; Ability to link customer needs and business processes; Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional project teams toward process improvement as measured by business impact.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA
• Lean Certification or Six Sigma Green/Black belt experience

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Standard office environment
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• Assignment rotation of 24-36 months

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $122,345.60 to $165,984.00 Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs. 

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes.  We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check.  FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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