Planning Manager I Location : Irvine, CA, United States Job Family : Manufacturing and Production Job Type : Regular Posted : Sep 30, 2025 Job ID : 59986 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved Position Summary At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. JOB SUMMARY + The Planning Manager is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction to the planning department as it relates to supply planning and production scheduling. Planning Manager will oversee the overall performance of the department including, and not limited to, Customer Delivery (On time to Request & On Time to Promise), Inventory management, and operations efficiency against SIOP requirements. + The Planning Manager will collaborate closely with purchasing and materials management teams to support supply chain operations objectives and drive improvement initiatives. + The Planning Manager is responsible for analyzing, planning, and managing the flow of materials to ensure they are provided according to schedule. The Planning Manager develops and implements strategies to keep inventory at a minimum without compromising customer expectations. SUPERVISES + Supervises employees and contract labor within the planning department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES + Staff, supervise, train, evaluate and motivate employees in the Planning department to accomplish department/company goals and objectives. Monitor staff size, skill sets, employee performance and job assignments in support of current business requirements. Take direct and timely action when necessary. + Support new product development activities + Ensure contract delivery dates are met and past due orders are resolved promptly. Maintain synchronization between contract delivery requirements as represented by the customer backlog, and the overall production plan. Keep schedules accurate and current. Ensure customer backlog is properly updated with accurate dates, comments to support shipping products out the door, and other information necessary to systemically improve the ability to meet customer needs over time. + Ensure required documentation and system transactions are executed on time to allocate, purchase, and schedule materials as required. + Identify material risks proactively and drive resolutions with purchasing. + Implement best materials planning practices and continuously evaluate process improvement opportunities. + Ensure planning department maintains timely communication with other departments for schedule changes. + Coordinate with other supply chain/operations function to provide data for corporate KPIs. + Support SIOP activities, initiatives with the Aerospace Group, and Parker tools used to support customer and business performance + Ensure all planners are assigned appropriate projects and product groups to support customers and business initiatives + Ensure shortest possible turnaround of customer returns. + Develop, maintain, and update department policies and procedures. + Perform other tasks as assigned. + Support management of inventory, management of incoming receipts, management of WIP/FG, and executing actions to clear all aging and past due material orders. + Works closely with procurement to ensure reorder processes and timely delivery of materials are in place. + Administers the development and implementation of an aggressive inventory reduction program limiting the Divisions exposure to excess inventory cost. + Adjust inventory levels associated with any backlog production. + Analyzes production requirements based on immediate sales orders and short/medium term forecast considering production resources (people, materials, equipment). + Works with Division management to determine within single or multi-plant production facilities the most cost-efficient utilization of production resources for on time delivery and minimization overall cost. + Develops scheduling to establish sequence and lead times of manufacturing operations. Requires scheduling in weekly, monthly or longer production cycles. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES + May be required to assist in other areas of department. + May assist other departments in preparing program schedules. + May have interaction with customers and suppliers. Some travel may be required. + Perform building security code out or weekend security as assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE + Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) from four-year college or university equivalent; and 7 to 10 years of materials planning, supply chain, operations management, or related experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment desired. + Minimum 5 to 7 years of supervisory experience is required (indirect included). Competitive Compensation + Pay Range: $100300 to $166900 annually + Participation in Annual Incentive Program Benefit & Retirement Plans Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including: + Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. + 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay. + Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay. + Career development and tuition reimbursement. + Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you. + Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates. + Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)