Job Description
Job DescriptionThe Senior Inventory Planner is responsible for reviewing production plan to ensure the right parts are available at the right time to guarantee seamless on-time kitting and prevent production disruption. Serving as a critical coordinator, this role collaborates closely with buyers, planners and operations to align material availability with shop floor execution. The ideal candidate pairs strict attention to detail with proactive problem-solving.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure raw material and components are available to meet production timelines.
•Identify and resolve material shortages, quality holds, delivery delays before they impact the final production schedule.
•Convert planned orders into production orders accurately and monitor on-time kitting performance to support manufacturing readiness.
•Develop reporting tools and analysis for key stakeholders to provide planning insights including production continuity and material availability.
•Provides regular updates to Program Management and Operations regarding material status, potential delays, and realistic recovery plans.
•Serve as the primary point of contact for operations management during critical supply chain disruptions or urgent order escalations.
•Ensure effective communication during material shortage escalations by identifying the root cause, assessing impact, and presenting a defined recovery plan to stakeholders.
•Partner with Engineering and QA to smoothly integrate NPI and ECOs into the live production schedule.
•Tracks and report on Key Performance indicators (KPIs) such as Late Planned Orders, On-time Kit Releases, Aged WIP, MRP exception messages
•Maintains ERP/MRP system integrity ensuring all lead times, bill of materials and routing data are accurate.
•Provide guidance and mentorship to junior Inventory Planners.
•Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
You Must Have:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in production planning within a complex industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong communicator both orally and in writing.
• Expert-level Excell skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot tables, data modeling).
• Ability to present to senior leadership team internally.
This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. To be eligible for this position, you must be a US Person under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
WE VALUE:
Experience in the aerospace and defense industry
SAP experience is strongly preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
APICS Certification (CPIM or CSCP) is highly preferred.
ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Aerospace is a global leader in aviation products and services, providing advanced solutions for commercial, defense, and space aircraft. The business unit focuses on delivering innovative technologies that enhance flight safety, efficiency, and connectivity. Honeywell Aerospace supports customers worldwide with a broad portfolio of avionics, engines, systems, and services that improve the performance and reliability of aircraft.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and-engagement)
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information,
The annual base salary range for this position is . Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.