{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5558e3ceecb21c3ac78cb8fe","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5558e3ceecb21c3ac78cb8fe","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5558e3ceecb21c3ac78cb8fe","title":"Senior Planner","description":"DESCRIPTION\nWe are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Planner to own the build planning function at our Boston Development Facility, expanding to support factory operations as we scale. This is a high-mix, high-development environment where build campaigns change frequently, BOMs evolve between iterations, and the planner must integrate supply chain availability, operational capacity, and engineering demand into a cohesive, executable build plan.\n\nYou will be the connective tissue between engineering, supply chain, and operations. This role requires proficiency in planning tools and methodologies, MRP/ERP fluency, advanced scheduling, capacity modeling, and data-driven decision making. You will not just execute plans, you will build the planning system, processes, and cadences from the ground up. If you thrive in ambiguity and have experience navigating NPI build schedules with compressed timelines, this is the role for you.\n\nKey job responsibilities\nBuild Planning & Production Scheduling\n\nOwn and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for our facility, detailed production schedules that align engineering demand, material availability, and operational capacity across multiple concurrent build campaigns and product configurations.\nIntegrate inputs from product engineering (build requirements, BOM changes, ECOs), supply chain (material lead times, supplier commitments), and operations (workforce capacity, equipment availability) into a single source of truth for build execution.\nManage build plan volatility inherent to a development environment, rapidly re-plan when designs change, materials slip, or engineering priorities shift. Provide impact assessments and options to leadership when disruptions occur.\nDevelop and maintain planning cadences (weekly build reviews, material readiness reviews, capacity planning sessions) that drive cross-functional alignment and proactive issue resolution.\nDefine and manage batch sizes, production sequencing, and line loading strategies optimized for a high-mix, low-volume pilot environment.\n\nSupply Chain Integration & Material Readiness\n\nPartner with supply chain and procurement to ensure material availability aligns with the build plan. Track supplier commitments, lead times, and delivery performance against build schedule requirements.\nManage MRP parameters, safety stock levels, and reorder points appropriate for a high-mix development environment with evolving BOMs and frequent engineering changes.\nCoordinate Engineering Change Order (ECO) implementation into the build plan, manage material end-of-life, substitutions, and new part introductions without disrupting active builds.\nDrive material readiness reviews and Clear-to-Build (CTB) assessments ahead of each build campaign, identify shortages, expedite critical path items, and develop mitigation plans for at-risk materials. No build proceeds without confirmed CTB status.\nEstablish inventory visibility and tracking mechanisms to support just-in-time material flow to build stations.\n\nCapacity Planning & Operational Alignment\n\nModel and manage production capacity, understand workforce availability, equipment constraints, and facility capabilities to ensure build plans are achievable and properly resourced.\nPartner with cross-functionally to align build schedules with technician staffing, prototyping shop capacity, and test equipment availability.\nPerform capacity analysis for upcoming build campaigns and flag resource conflicts or bottlenecks early. Propose schedule alternatives and trade-off options.\nSupport production ramp planning as programs transition from pilot builds to factory high-volume production, develop capacity models and production rate projections.\n\nPlanning Systems, Tools & Metrics\n\nBuild and maintain the planning infrastructure, implement and configure ERP/MRP systems, scheduling tools, and planning dashboards appropriate for a pilot-to-production environment.\nLeverage advanced planning tools and methodologies: MRP/ERP (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent), advanced scheduling software, capacity modeling tools, and data visualization platforms for plan communication.\nDevelop and publish planning metrics and KPIs: schedule attainment, build plan accuracy, Clear-to-Build (CTB) rate, on-time material delivery, inventory turns, and shortage resolution time. Use data to drive continuous improvement and present performance to leadership via automated dashboards.\nCreate standardized planning processes, templates, and documentation that scale from pilot to high-volume production as the organization grows.\nBuild automated reports, shortage trackers, CTB dashboards, and schedule views that provide real-time visibility to stakeholders. Use scripting (SQL, Python) where needed to extract data, build custom planning algorithms, and eliminate manual reporting limitations.\n\nCross-Functional Communication & Stakeholder Management\n\nServe as the central point of contact for build schedule status, communicate plans, plan changes, risks, and recovery options to engineering, operations, supply chain, and leadership.\nFacilitate build readiness reviews and production planning meetings. Drive accountability for action items and ensure cross-functional alignment before builds proceed.\nProvide clear, data-driven status updates to leadership on build progress, material risks, and schedule confidence. Proactively escalate issues that threaten delivery commitments.\nPartner with engineering program managers to integrate build planning into broader product development timelines and milestone reviews.\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS\n5+ years of program or project management experience\n5+ years of supply chain experience\nExperience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements\nExperience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\n2+ years of driving process improvements experience\nMaster's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field\n\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\n\nOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.\n\nThe base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.\n\nUSA, MA, N.Reading - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually","company":"Amazon.com Services","rawCompany":"amazoncom services","city":"Reading","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-23T15:08:12.182Z","occupations":[{"code":"43-5061.00","title":"Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks","slug":"production-planning-and-expediting-clerks"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336110","title":"Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"automobile-and-light-duty-motor-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336612","title":"Boat Building","slug":"boat-building"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Planner","description":"DESCRIPTION\nWe are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Planner to own the build planning function at our Boston Development Facility, expanding to support factory operations as we scale. This is a high-mix, high-development environment where build campaigns change frequently, BOMs evolve between iterations, and the planner must integrate supply chain availability, operational capacity, and engineering demand into a cohesive, executable build plan.\n\nYou will be the connective tissue between engineering, supply chain, and operations. This role requires proficiency in planning tools and methodologies, MRP/ERP fluency, advanced scheduling, capacity modeling, and data-driven decision making. You will not just execute plans, you will build the planning system, processes, and cadences from the ground up. 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Provide impact assessments and options to leadership when disruptions occur.\nDevelop and maintain planning cadences (weekly build reviews, material readiness reviews, capacity planning sessions) that drive cross-functional alignment and proactive issue resolution.\nDefine and manage batch sizes, production sequencing, and line loading strategies optimized for a high-mix, low-volume pilot environment.\n\nSupply Chain Integration & Material Readiness\n\nPartner with supply chain and procurement to ensure material availability aligns with the build plan. Track supplier commitments, lead times, and delivery performance against build schedule requirements.\nManage MRP parameters, safety stock levels, and reorder points appropriate for a high-mix development environment with evolving BOMs and frequent engineering changes.\nCoordinate Engineering Change Order (ECO) implementation into the build plan, manage material end-of-life, substitutions, and new part introductions without disrupting active builds.\nDrive material readiness reviews and Clear-to-Build (CTB) assessments ahead of each build campaign, identify shortages, expedite critical path items, and develop mitigation plans for at-risk materials. No build proceeds without confirmed CTB status.\nEstablish inventory visibility and tracking mechanisms to support just-in-time material flow to build stations.\n\nCapacity Planning & Operational Alignment\n\nModel and manage production capacity, understand workforce availability, equipment constraints, and facility capabilities to ensure build plans are achievable and properly resourced.\nPartner with cross-functionally to align build schedules with technician staffing, prototyping shop capacity, and test equipment availability.\nPerform capacity analysis for upcoming build campaigns and flag resource conflicts or bottlenecks early. Propose schedule alternatives and trade-off options.\nSupport production ramp planning as programs transition from pilot builds to factory high-volume production, develop capacity models and production rate projections.\n\nPlanning Systems, Tools & Metrics\n\nBuild and maintain the planning infrastructure, implement and configure ERP/MRP systems, scheduling tools, and planning dashboards appropriate for a pilot-to-production environment.\nLeverage advanced planning tools and methodologies: MRP/ERP (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent), advanced scheduling software, capacity modeling tools, and data visualization platforms for plan communication.\nDevelop and publish planning metrics and KPIs: schedule attainment, build plan accuracy, Clear-to-Build (CTB) rate, on-time material delivery, inventory turns, and shortage resolution time. Use data to drive continuous improvement and present performance to leadership via automated dashboards.\nCreate standardized planning processes, templates, and documentation that scale from pilot to high-volume production as the organization grows.\nBuild automated reports, shortage trackers, CTB dashboards, and schedule views that provide real-time visibility to stakeholders. Use scripting (SQL, Python) where needed to extract data, build custom planning algorithms, and eliminate manual reporting limitations.\n\nCross-Functional Communication & Stakeholder Management\n\nServe as the central point of contact for build schedule status, communicate plans, plan changes, risks, and recovery options to engineering, operations, supply chain, and leadership.\nFacilitate build readiness reviews and production planning meetings. Drive accountability for action items and ensure cross-functional alignment before builds proceed.\nProvide clear, data-driven status updates to leadership on build progress, material risks, and schedule confidence. Proactively escalate issues that threaten delivery commitments.\nPartner with engineering program managers to integrate build planning into broader product development timelines and milestone reviews.\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS\n5+ years of program or project management experience\n5+ years of supply chain experience\nExperience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements\nExperience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\n2+ years of driving process improvements experience\nMaster's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field\n\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\n\nOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.\n\nThe base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. 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