Manager, Planning and Logistics

Job Summary:

Mercury Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Planning and Logistics to oversee and manage all production planning and logistics activities related to materials management and inventory control within our Oxnard manufacturing facility. 

In this role, you will handle day-to-day operational responsibilities spanning production planning, materials management, inventory control, and materials functions such as shipping and receiving. You will translate customer delivery requirements into effective material strategies and processes that drive cost-efficient operations and profitable manufacturing of Mercury’s products. 

Working collaboratively with manufacturing, quality assurance, engineering, and sales teams, you will define goals, drive technology improvements, and resolve operational challenges. You will also develop operational plans, policies, and procedures to ensure the efficient execution of the business’s operating plan. 

As a key stakeholder, you will play a critical role in advancing Mercury’s strategic priorities—predictable performance, sustained growth, margin expansion, and cash flow optimization—through strong delivery performance and effective inventory management. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Maintain accuracy of Work-in-Process inventory and Operations execution plans
• Deliver on shipment and inventory commitments 
• Develop and maintain forecasts and factory schedule loading 
• Direct planning and logistics activities to meet internal/external customer commitments 
• Drive risk mitigation strategies for material flexibility and agility 
• Resolve inventory, scheduling, and material shortage issues; drive RCCA initiatives to prevent recurrence 
• Drive performance improvement using industry best practices and Lean principles 
• Establish and monitor standard KPIs for efficiency and effectiveness 
• Lead process improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects 
• Ensure ERP data integrity (item attributes, BOMs, routings) for accurate MPS/MRP planning 
• Supervise and delegate tasks to production planners  

Required Qualifications: 

• BS/BA in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related major  
• Typically requires 6+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or planning operations, including at least 3 years of demonstrated leadership  
• Experience in electronic manufacturing with Low volume, High mix, high complexity products 
• This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in DoD or Aerospace
• APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)   
• Experience in ERP systems with Oracle  

This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations.  You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

(978) 256-1300

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