Senior Planner
Teledyne FLIRBe visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Description General Overview The Senior Production Planner is responsible for translating the company's strategic business plan into executable production, material, inventory, and capacity plans across assigned product families. This role develops aggregate supply and demand plans, aligns manufacturing capacity with forecasted demand, and drives inventory optimization strategies that support customer commitments, operational efficiency, working capital objectives, and business growth. The Senior Planner serves as the primary link between Sales, Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Procurement, and Manufacturing to ensure product availability while maintaining balanced capacity utilization and inventory investment. This position leads master scheduling activities, material planning strategies, capacity analysis, inventory policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives that support enterprise supply chain objectives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Business Planning & Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (S&OP) Translate annual business objectives, sales forecasts, and customer demand projections into actionable production and material plans. Participate in S&OP and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes by providing capacity, inventory, and supply recommendations. Develop aggregate production plans for assigned product families that support revenue, margin, inventory, and customer delivery objectives. Evaluate demand fluctuations and recommend strategies to balance resources, inventory investments, and customer requirements. Identify business risks and capacity constraints early and provide mitigation plans. Capacity Planning & Level Loading Analyze manufacturing capacity, labor availability, equipment utilization, and supplier capabilities to support forecasted demand. Develop capacity models and resource plans for assigned product lines. Lead level-loading initiatives to optimize manufacturing flow, reduce schedule volatility, and improve resource utilization. Partner with Operations to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions. Recommend production balancing strategies that maximize throughput while minimizing overtime, expediting, and excess inventory. Master Scheduling Develop and maintain Master Production Schedules (MPS) for assigned product families. Convert aggregate business requirements into detailed production schedules. Establish achievable schedules that align demand, inventory targets, supplier lead times, and manufacturing capacity. Monitor schedule adherence and drive corrective actions when deviations occur. Manage planning horizons to ensure visibility for Procurement, Manufacturing, and Program Management teams. Material Planning & Analysis Analyze MRP outputs and planning requirements to ensure material availability for production schedules. Monitor inventory levels, demand changes, and supply performance to prevent shortages and excess inventory. Review material requirements against forecast, backlog, and production plans. Develop and implement inventory replenishment strategies that support customer service objectives and working capital targets. Drive material readiness reviews for critical programs and new product introductions. Inventory Optimization & Supply Chain Strategy Establish and maintain planning parameters including: Safety Stock Levels Reorder Points…