Manufacturing Planner

Gogo Business Aviation LLC

$72K — $90K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related analytical field preferred, or equivalent work experience
  • 5-7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing planning or supply chain management, preferably in regulated precision manufacturing
  • Expertise in an enterprise-level ERP system required, specifically Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central highly desired
  • Proven ability to leverage advanced data analysis tools, including expert-level Microsoft Excel and/or Power BI
  • Experience operating within a formal Quality Management System (QMS) such as ISO 9001 or AS9100

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the 12-month rolling production plan translating sales forecasts into material, capacity, and inventory strategies
  • Define and maintain inventory policies to balance material availability and working capital
  • Partner with Sales to align customer demand with production capability, managing order fulfillment priorities
  • Analyze material availability against production schedules to identify and mitigate shortage risks
  • Translate the master production schedule into actionable work orders for manufacturing teams
  • Bridge planning and procurement by simplifying ERP-generated requirements for accurate purchase orders
  • Drive daily collaboration with cross-functional teams to align production priorities and escalate critical issues

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage with customizable plans
  • Immediate vesting 401k plan
  • Paid time off and volunteer time off
  • Option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Full Job Description
We will be accepting applications through April 27, 2026 or until filled.

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As a key member of Gogo's Supply Chain organization, theManufacturing Planneris responsible for orchestrating the master production schedule in alignment with the broader supply chain strategy to ensure the timely delivery of our industry-leading in-flight connectivity products. This role serves as a critical, data-driven liaison among our Sales, Purchasing, Production, Logistics, Engineering, and Quality teams.

The ideal candidate is an experienced and analytical planner with a talent for cross-functional collaboration, capable of translating complex sales forecasts and supply chain data into actionable production schedules that directly support customer requirements and company objectives.

How will you make a difference?

  • Own and manage the 12-month rolling production plan, translating sales forecasts into a comprehensive strategy for material, capacity, and inventory
  • Define and maintain inventory policies, including safety stock levels, reorder points, and lot sizes, to optimize the balance between material availability and working capital
  • Partner with the Sales organization to align customer demand with production capability, strategically managing order fulfillment priorities and collaboratively developing solutions for order rescheduling or reallocation as required
  • Proactively analyze material availability against production schedules to identify and mitigate shortage risks before they impact the production line
  • Translate the master production schedule into actionable work orders, ensuring manufacturing teams have clear, timely direction
  • Bridge the gap between planning and procurement by translating complex ERP-generated requirements and developing simplified tools to ensure the Purchasing team executes purchase orders with accuracy and confidence
  • Drive daily cross-functional collaboration with shop floor management, logistics, and purchasing teams to align on production priorities, manage schedule changes, and escalate critical issues when necessary
  • Serve as the supply chain lead for Engineering Change Order (ECO) implementation, analyzing impacts and managing the seamless transition of parts and revisions into production
  • Strategically plan the depletion of outgoing components and the introduction of substitutes to minimize inventory obsolescence and support engineering changes
  • Develop and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for production progress, WIP, and inventory levels to drive data-informed decisions and process improvements
  • Own the integrity of core planning parameters within the ERP system, such as lead times, bill of materials (BOMs), and item master data, by regularly auditing data and collaborating with Engineering and Purchasing to ensure accuracy

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related analytical field (e.g., Operations Management, Finance, Mathematics) is preferred or equivalent work experience
  • 5-7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing planning or supply chainmanagement, preferably within the aviation, electronics, or other highly regulated precision manufacturing environments

Required Skills, Talents, & Experience

  • Expertise in an enterprise-level ERP system is required, with deep experience inMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business Centralhighly desired. This includes hands-on experience with loading an MPS, running the MRP engine, configuring planning parameters, and translating the system's output into actionable procurement and production schedules
  • Proven ability to leverage advanced data analysis tools, including expert-level Microsoft Excel and/or Power BI (e.g., Power Query, MCode, DAX, dynamic arrays, tables, and models) for robust planning, reporting, and problem-solving
  • Expertise in core manufacturing data management, including the creation and maintenance of multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and the associated Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes that govern them
  • Experience operating within a formal Quality Management System (QMS), such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
  • A high degree of initiative and the ability to work independently to solve complex problems with minimal supervision
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Skills, Talents, & Experience

  • Relevant professional certifications such as APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), highly preferred
  • Familiarity with other Business Intelligence platforms (e.g., Tableau, Qlik Sense, Looker) or advanced database query languages (e.g., SQL)
  • Experience with formal project management methodologies or tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project) to track and drive planning-related initiatives
  • Working knowledge of advanced statistical analysis and demand forecasting methodologies (e.g., time series analysis, regression models)

Equal Pay Disclosure(s)

Base Pay:

72,000.00 - 90,000.00 USD Annual

Target Annual Short-Term Incentive:

Bonus Plan at 10% (% of Annualized Base Pay)

Eligible for Incentive Stock Program:

Yes

Benefits:

Gogo offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each employee9s needs. We offer an immediate vesting 401k plan, paid time off and volunteer time off. Employees have the option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at.

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