Master Planner

SubCom is the leading global partner for today’s undersea data transport requirements. SubCom designs, manufactures, deploys, maintains, and operates the industry’s most reliable fiber optic cable networks. Its flexible solutions include repeaterless to ultra-long-haul, offshore oil and gas, scientific applications, and marine services. SubCom brings end-to-end network knowledge and global experience to support on-time delivery and meet the needs of customers worldwide. To date, the company has deployed over 200 networks - enough undersea cable to circle Earth more than 17 times at the equator.

Position Overview:

The role of Master Planner at Subcom is to create quarterly / annual production Forecasts, generate capacity-based exercises for potential new projects and business changes, provide leadership to Production Schedulers within group and to drive manufacturing challenges and issues to resolution.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Strategic impact, knowledge, skills, and scope of responsibility:

• Create and maintain Excel based annual / quarterly Manufacturing Forecasts for each applicable Focus Factory area.
• Collects, collates, and analyzes data sets to create manufacturing business recommendations for improved efficiencies.
• Provides capacity-based analyses for project quotes and business changes.
• Maintain Forecasted revenue targets, highlight issues daily and provide recommendations for solutions.
• Serves as a leader for the Production Schedulers – helps to autonomously resolve production concerns with colleagues and team.
• This position requires a high degree of integrity and the ability to drive for world-class products.
• Drives results within the department.
• Initiates cross-functional collaboration.
• Provides direction to Operations and support staff.

• Strong technical writing, typing, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong math skills are required.
• Possess a strong ability to be self-directed and can work with Stakeholders to efficiently gather information.
• BA / BS recommended – equivalent experience will be considered.
• Ability to convey critical manufacturing information to Senior Leadership in a professional and presentable manner.
• 15+ years manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• 10+ years Production Planning / Supply Chain Management experience required – equivalent manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of Planning experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required – Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPS, Macro creations strongly desired.
• Ability to drive teamwork in cross-functional disciplines with peers and Management.
• Ability to identify business risks and escalate with solutions as necessary.
• Proficiency and demonstrated ability to make independent, informed decisions.
• Experience with LEAN Manufacturing principles recommended.
• Travel less than 10%