Planning and Logistics Manager

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is seeking a Planning & Logistics Manager to join our team. The Planning & Logistics Manager is responsible for leadership of the production planning, logistics, shipping and export control functions. This position prepares weekly and monthly reporting, detailing customer orders and demand forecasts.

CPP offers a competitive compensation & benefits package which includes a bonus program that is paid quarterly, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, and paid vacation & holidays

Major Responsibilities:

• Customer Connection-
  • Primary point of escalation for customer concerns related to delivery
  • Develop and implement solutions to address customer concerns
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams (e.g., sales, production, quality, engineering) to ensure swift resolution and prevent future escalations
  • Communicate effectively with customers, providing clear updates and keeping them informed throughout the resolution process
• Team Leadership-
  • Provide strategic direction, coaching, and performance management to the Production Control Manager, Project Manager and Shipping Supervisor
  • Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively, ensuring clear communication and accountability
  • Identify and address performance concerns, implementing corrective action plans as needed
  • Oversees and directs team members responsible to effectively:
    • Monitor, follow up with and respond to inquiries related to outsourced casting manufacturing
    • Create and review sales forecasts and demands for finished or intermediary goods
    • Prepare daily WIP inventory, and downstream production scheduling reports
    • Prepare weekly and monthly reports detailing customer orders in production schedule & demand forecasts for planning activities
    • Develop production schedules, taking into account inventory and labor availability and production lead times.
    • Communicate with Operations to ensure priorities in manufacturing align with customer needs & commitments
    • Develop and maintain WIP inventory and scheduling reports to define the weekly manufacturing plan
    • Ensures the customer is informed about changes to the scheduled due dates
    • Monitors outside processing of production castings to ensure adherence to schedule
• Logistics-
  • Communicates directly with subcontractors and expedites purchase orders as needed
  • Coordinates with the purchasing function to ensure availability of raw materials.
• Acquire additional certifications and credentials as required for work or career development
• Maintain a clean, organized work area
• Comply with all safety, DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures
• Regular attendance during standard business hours in the Bloomington facility
• Work on/participate in special projects as needed or assigned by Management

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related field preferred
• Experience: 5 years previous experience in logistics planning and successful management of logistics team in a complex manufacturing environment
• Certifications/Licenses: None
• Other Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Attention to detail, ability to communicate at all levels of the organization, working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), ability to work with others through complex situations

About Us
Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is an industry-leading manufacturer of highly-engineered
components and sub-assemblies, supplying the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets with small-to-large “function critical” products. CPP provides its customers with a “total solution” source, taking them from concept to finished product with one of the broadest and most diverse product offerings in the industry. More information about our company can be found at: http://www.cppcorp.com/

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.
E.O.E.

This is a management position
This is a full time position

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