Pivotal · 7 hours ago
Lead Planner
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expPivotal is a leader in the electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft market, known for their innovative designs and production. They are seeking a proactive Lead Planner to oversee production planning and scheduling for aerospace manufacturing programs, ensuring on-time delivery and effective material coordination.
AerospaceAir TransportationAutonomous VehiclesManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain master production schedules (MPS) and detailed build plans aligned with program demand, capacity constraints, and contractual delivery requirements
Analyze and convert demand and forecast to executable activities (work orders) in ERP (EPICOR), build weekly and daily production schedules which result in production plans that minimize inventory investment, maximize productivity, and maximize customer service levels
Ensure material availability and MRP integrity through close coordination with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Manufacturing
Support production readiness reviews, rate readiness, and change impact assessments for new programs or ramping builds
Maintain compliant production planning documentation to support AS9100 audits and internal quality requirements
Provide clear communication of plan status, risks, and recovery actions to Operations, Program Management, and leadership
Drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy, material flow, and planning system effectiveness
Work with internal and external customers, vendors, stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery
Prepare clear-to-build, run-out reports to support cross-disciplinary decision-making
Meet with the supervisors to provide a weekly manufacturing schedule, release jobs (work orders) and communicate production schedules daily / weekly and work with them to determine the best planning methods
Keep the master production plan updated at all times, and publishes a summary with key figures (forecast, planned production, projected inventory) to all stakeholders
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience or previous experience in manufacturing, automotive or aeronautic industry in a similar or related position in production control, planning, and scheduling in an electromechanical manufacturing environment (shop floor planning)
Strong computer skills, expertise in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and ERP systems, EPICOR preferred
Effective and creative problem-solver with strong initiative and excellent follow-through
Develop and maintain procedures and work instructions to support master planning and scheduling
Interface with sales, engineering, customer service, marketing, and manufacturing to resolve customer and facility build requirements
Constantly maintain, evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements in material requirements planning (MRP) to drive down inventory levels
Preferred
Bachelor's degree specific to Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or Industrial Engineering
APICS Certification in CPIM, or CSCP
Past experience in supply chain management in addition to shop floor planning experience
Benefits
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Company
Pivotal
Pivotal develops and builds antonymous, electric propulsion VTOL aircraft for people & cargo in consumer, defense & public safety markets
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kenneth Karklin
Chief Executive Officer
Jon Campagna
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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