Chromalloy has expanded from a gas turbine parts repair business into an OEM supplier of production parts and advanced repairs and services for gas turbines used in aviation and power applications. Chromalloy serves the airline, military, marine and energy segments with a broad range of services at locations around the globe.

Chromalloy is a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation. Sequa Corporation is a diversified industrial company with operations in the aerospace, metal coatings and automotive industries. Sequa is a Carlyle Group company. For additional information, visit www.sequa.com.

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The Planning Leader will lead planning activities for a Chromalloy facility or facilities. The role will be primarily responsible to lead the division’s Sales, Inventory, Operations, and Planning process (SIOP) inclusive of leading demand forecasting and the alignment of capacity to that demand in support of the division’s financial plan.

Reporting to the Site Leader, this is a critical staff role that has broad authority to drive connectivity with customers, the company’s strategic business units, and the division’s leadership team in order to align demand and operational capabilities against the financial plan.  

The role also has a responsibility to participate in Chromalloy’s initiative to mature the company’s operational planning processes with an emphasis on improvements in customer service, financial performance and employee satisfaction.  

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  The duties and responsibilities regularly performed for this position are:

• Ownership of the demand forecast for the division
  • Coordinate with and negotiate demand and output forecasts with Strategic Business Unit, Customer Service, and Operations POC's
  • Develop division sales a forecast considering mix, volume and pricing impacts
  • Develop and own the division’s annual sales budget
  • Provide the primary forecast interface with large house accounts
  • Develop analytical models and tools that will support forecast development on an extended horizon
  • Providing analytical support on demand that supports high degrees of forecast accuracy over the forecast period, establish KPI’s for forecast accuracy
• Own and Facilitate a disciplined divisional SIOP process
  • Work with the Plant Manager to ensure that capacity is aligned with projected demand.
    • Capacity models are tied to demand and productivity
    • Inventory planning ties to customer service and working capital targets.  
    • Yield Improvement initiatives are factored into demand and capacity models.  
    • Supplier capacity and risk management is factored into SIOP models
  • Work with Finance to ensure that variances to the division's financial plan are identified and discussed throughout the SIOP process.
• Support the SBU’s QMI process with divisional market intelligence and pursuit information

Education and Work Experience

• 5-10 years experience in a vertically integrated manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace or automotive.
• Undergraduate degree in business administration, finance or supply chain
• Demonstrated experience in planning, forecasting, and analyzing OEM and aftermarket demand.
• Experience in dealing directly with external customers to acquire and analyze forecast data
• Prior experience leading a SIOP or S&OP process for an operating unit
• Experience in working through a matrixed organization to pull forecast data into the SIOP process.
• APICS CPIM or equivalent coursework
• Lean/OpEx certification(s) a plus

Critical Success Factors for this Role

• Collaborative yet focused on driving a disciplined planning and forecasting, able to push through barriers.
• Strong business acumen - financial, commercial, operational
• Ability to get work done through broad, rather than direct, control
• Analytical but also able to tie risks, variances and action plans from broad issues.
• Continuous improvement focused, a tech savvy early adapter that works to streamline communication.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence others without having direct authority.
• Strong analytical background with and good working knowledge of Excel
• Experience in planning in a manufacturing environment.

Limitless Opportunities

Chromalloy maintains a drug-free workplace and performs post-conditional offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and various background checks. Please note that, depending on the specific position applied for, you may be required to pass additional job-related medical tests, background checks, and/or other requirements.

Chromalloy makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.chromalloy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BCOSTA-Signed-EEOC-Statement-05.17.18.pdf

Chromalloy is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination as it relates to terms and conditions of employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable law. Sexual harassment, or any other kind of harassment, is likewise not tolerated. The foundation of these policies is our commitment to treat everyone fairly and equally and to have a bias-free work environment.