iLocatum

Rochester, NH Job ID: 6a270de5-f396-4622-bc43-3a1e6a568738

Principal / Lead Planner (Manufacturing)

Principal Supply Chain Planner
Rochester, NH (Onsite)


Must-Haves

  • 10+ years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing/production environment
  • Experience working for a global organization
  • Strong expertise in MRP and supply chain planning concepts
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle EBS/ASCP strongly preferred)
  • Ability to operate independently, influence decisions, and lead cross-functional initiatives
  • Experience analyzing data and delivering actionable insights to leadership
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Must be able to commute to Rochester, NH (onsite role)

Preferred:

  • APICS certification
  • Experience in machining, defense, aerospace, retail, or bioscience environments
  • Prior exposure to Agile environments

About the Role

Join a 250-year-old, industry-leading manufacturer known for quality, innovation, and a strong national and global footprint. This is a high-impact role at a growing, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, offering direct exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to shape supply chain strategy.


What You’ll Do

  • Own and manage critical supply chain timelines, ensuring alignment with customer and contractual requirements
  • Drive MRP accuracy and effectiveness to support production and inventory flow
  • Partner with Operations and Production to resolve constraints and maintain schedule integrity
  • Monitor performance, track KPIs, and proactively mitigate risks to delivery
  • Manage end-of-life inventory, purchase orders, and new product introductions
  • Deliver data-driven insights and analytics to leadership using multiple systems
  • Act as a key escalation point, influencing cross-functional decisions
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and reduce costs
  • Train and support team members on Oracle ASCP and planning best practices
  • Ensure compliance with safety, ISO, and internal policies

What You’ll Get

  • Competitive salary + strong bonus structure
  • 401(k) with company match and comprehensive benefits
  • Generous employee discounts
  • High visibility with executive leadership
  • Clear path to future leadership opportunities at a growing facility
  • Stability of a well-established, brand-name organization with continued expansion

Work Environment

  • Onsite role in a 24/7 advanced manufacturing facility
  • Combination of desk-based analytical work and plant-floor collaboration
  • Requires adherence to safety protocols and PPE standards

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior supply chain professional looking to own critical planning functions, influence strategy, and grow into leadership within a highly respected and expanding organization.

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