Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in operations, industrial engineering, supply chain, or business preferred.
5+ years of recent experience in materials management, production planning, or supply chain management.
Experience with ERP/MRP demand planning and forecasting tools.
Strong understanding of NPI processes and supply chain dynamics.
Proven experience in materials planning or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing or high-tech industry.
Strong background with MS Office Suite, especially Excel; knowledge of SAP, Agile, and MES systems.
Responsibilities
Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on NPI material requirements and build timelines.
Work with Engineering Program Management to understand build requirements for new products.
Develop and maintain the NPI build schedule, coordinating with production planning.
Identify and mitigate supply risks for development builds in coordination with the NPI buyer.
Manage inventory for NPI builds and facilitate handoff to production.
Monitor BOM changes and ensure accurate loading through MRP and PLM systems.
Provide updates on material status for assigned NPI builds and participate in review meetings.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives.
Engagement in high-tech manufacturing projects.
Dynamic and fast-paced work setting.
Full Job Description
NPI Planner
Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is currently seeking a talented NPI Planner to join our team in Portland, OR
Location:Portland, OR
Salary Range: $76,100 - 98,000 per year
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Oregon. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
Your Challenge:
Effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, purchasing, planning, and manufacturing, to ensure alignment on NPI material requirements and build timelines
Collaborate effectively with Engineering Program Mgmt. teams to understand build requirements for new products supporting validation and qualification; support the engineers’ requests on material transition, sample delivery, and deviation release
Develop, maintain, and communicate NPI build schedule; coordinate with production planning to secure necessary resources
Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks for development builds in close coordination with NPI buyer
Manage inventory for NPI builds within NPI location, facilitate hand off to production, and dispose of remaining project stock to program as necessary
Monitor BOM changes and ensure all changes are identified and loaded accurately through MRP and PLM system
Consolidate results and provide updates to cross functional teams on material status for all assigned NPI builds; participate in review meetings with internal customers
Prepare and communicate critical materials availability updates to cross functional leadership teams
Identify and recommend continuous improvement initiatives to enhance NPI supply chain efficiency and effectiveness and streamline processes
Other duties as assigned
What you bring:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in operations, IE, supply chain or Business preferred, with 5+ years’ most recent experience in materials management, production planning, or supply chain management
Experience with ERP/MRP demand planning and forecasting tools, rich experience on different commodities including EE, Mech, Interconnector etc. along with strong understanding of NPI processes and supply chain dynamics
Experience working with BOMs, engineering drawings
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
Proven experience in materials planning or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing or high-tech industry
Strong background with MS office suite, especially Excel. Knowledge of SAP, Agile, and MES systems
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About Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. The company operates through three segments: Commercial/Industrial, Defense, and Power. The Commercial/Industrial segment provides products and services primarily to the commercial aerospace, general industrial, and naval defense markets. The Defense segment provides products and services to the defense markets of the United States, Canada, and other countries. The Power segment provides products and services to the power generation markets, including conventional and renewable energy sources. Curtiss-Wright Corporation was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina.
