Senior Production Planner

Senra Systems

$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of supply chain planning experience in high-growth manufacturing (Aerospace, Automotive, or Semiconductor preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business
  • APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
  • Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or specialized Aerospace tools)
  • Expert-level Excel skills (VBA, Power Query, or data visualization tools like Tableau/Power BI)
  • Proven ability in strategic sourcing and negotiating Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • Exceptional communication skills to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead the 'Clear-to-Build' process for synchronization between work order releases, procurement signals, and stock availability
  • Design and manage supplier performance evaluation frameworks and hold executive-level reviews
  • Partner with Product Management to define ERP/MRP software enhancement requirements
  • Oversee global inventory strategies using advanced safety stock modeling
  • Execute risk assessments considering geopolitical trends and lead-time volatility
  • Provide data-driven recovery plans for critical supply constraints to senior leadership
  • Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean or Six Sigma projects
  • Mentor junior Supply Chain Planners, fostering a culture of ownership and excellence

Benefits

  • Opportunities to make a significant impact in a friendly, mission-driven team
  • Equity participation in the company
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account (DSA) for health expenses
  • 20 vacation days and 12 company holidays per year
  • 401(k) plan for retirement savings
  • Monthly DoorDash credit and gym membership reimbursement
  • Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
  • Regular team-building events and a vibrant office environment
  • Convenient office location near metro and dining options
Full Job Description
The Senior Supply Chain Planner is a high-profile, strategic contributor responsible for orchestrating the end-to-end material flow that powers our production engine. This role goes beyond execution; you will design and optimize the cross-functional frameworks between Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance to ensure 100% production readiness.

As a Senior Supply Chain Planner, you are the architect of our supply chain resilience. You will balance complex demand-supply variables and drive the evolution of our MRP systems. You sit at the critical intersection of long-term scaling and daily operational excellence, ensuring that our BOM management and inventory strategies are proactive rather than reactive.

What you'll own:
  • Supplier Governance: Design the supplier performance management framework; facilitate executive-level scorecard reviews and drive accountability for Tier 1 and Tier 2 partners.
  • Process Architecture: Partner with Product Management to define requirements for ERP/MRP software enhancements, ensuring digital tools scale with physical production.
  • Inventory Strategy: Develop and maintain global site material, hardware, and consumables strategies, utilizing advanced safety stock modeling to minimize carrying costs while eliminating stockouts.
  • Risk Mitigation & Intelligence: Execute high-level risk assessments (PFMEA style) considering geopolitical trends, lead-time volatility, and historical performance to safeguard the production line.
  • Executive Communication: Serve as the primary point of escalation for critical supply constraints, providing data-driven recovery plans and status updates to senior leadership.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify and drive Lean or Six Sigma projects to reduce waste in the dock-to-stock cycle and improve overall inventory accuracy.

What you'll bring to the team:
  • Experience: 5+ years of progressive supply chain planning experience in a high-growth manufacturing environment (Aerospace, Automotive, or Semiconductor preferred).
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business. APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or Six Sigma Green Belt certification is highly preferred.
  • Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or specialized Aerospace tools) and expert-level Excel (VBA, Power Query, or data visualization tools like Tableau/Power BI).
  • Strategic Sourcing: Proven ability to align site-level execution with global commodity strategies and negotiate Service Level Agreements (SLAs) that improve OTD and lead times.
  • Problem Solving: A track record of resolving complex BOM discrepancies and quality escapes (NCRs) through root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
  • Communication & Presence: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and remain calm under the pressure of a fast-moving production environment

Compensation:
  • Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
  • Salary Range:$110,000-$130,000
  • This is an onsite role at our headquarters in Redondo Beach, CA or Cypress, CA.

Benefits:
  • Unmatched opportunities to drive impact on a friendly and mission-driven team
  • Own a piece of the pie with equity participation!
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account (DSA) for health-related expenses
  • 20 vacation days per year and 12 company holidays for rest and relaxation
  • a 401(k) plan to set yourself up for retirement
  • Choose a record you love, and we'll add it to our growing vinyl collection!
  • $50/month DoorDash credit - lunch is on us!
  • Up to $100/month reimbursement for gym memberships
  • Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
  • Regular team-building events, lunches, and the occasional breakfast burrito!
  • Bright, open office with communal spaces for collaboration and free parking
  • Conveniently located near the metro, major freeways and local dining spots


Pay range

$110,000-$130,000 USD

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