Planning Manager

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Full Time Procurement:
Prof Derry, NH, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Fireye, LLC

Fireye is a leading global provider of commercial combustion control solutions, specializing in HVAC and burner boiler markets. Our mission is to deliver safer, smarter, and more sustainable solutions that make a difference for people and the planet. We are committed to revolutionizing industry trends through innovative services that enhance safety and efficiency in everyday life.

Position Summary

The Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing Fireye's production planning, forecasting, inventory management, and scheduling processes to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and timely delivery of customer orders. This position leads the Planning team in developing and executing production plans that align customer demand, material availability, inventory requirements, and manufacturing capacity.

The Planning Manager works collaboratively with Operations, Purchasing, Sales, Engineering, Finance, and other departments to optimize production schedules, improve inventory performance, and support overall business objectives. This role is also responsible for maintaining accurate planning data within Fireye's ERP system (IFS), developing team capabilities, and driving continuous improvement throughout the planning process.

• Oversee the development and execution of production schedules that support customer demand, inventory objectives, and manufacturing capacity.
• Manage demand forecasting and production planning activities to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Monitor production schedules, customer orders, and material availability to identify potential delays and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations and Purchasing to resolve material shortages, production constraints, and scheduling conflicts.
• Support the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process by providing accurate planning forecasts and capacity assessments.
• Establish and maintain effective planning procedures to improve operational efficiency and on-time delivery.

• Develop and maintain inventory planning strategies that balance customer service requirements with inventory investment.
• Oversee finished-goods inventory levels, replenishment planning, safety stock, and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Partner with Purchasing and Operations to ensure material availability supports production requirements.
• Monitor inventory performance and identify opportunities to reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
• Coordinate planning activities related to new product introductions, engineering changes, and product discontinuations.

• Serve as the primary planning subject-matter expert for Fireye's IFS ERP system.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of planning data, including lead times, inventory parameters, production schedules, and material requirements.
• Utilize ERP reporting and planning tools to monitor performance, identify trends, and support operational decisions.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance forecasting accuracy, scheduling effectiveness, and inventory management.
• Establish consistent planning practices and promote effective system utilization across the Planning team.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Planning team, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
• Assign and prioritize work to ensure planning activities…