What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Manager, West Chester- OH position at Barnes Aerospace?
Barnes Aerospace has a challenging and rewarding career opportunity for Supply Chain Manager for its West Chester, OH site. Results-driven supply chain and inventory management professional with extensive experience leading demand and supply planning operations in complex manufacturing environments. Proven ability to optimize inventory levels, improve forecast accuracy, and align production capacity with customer demand and supplier capabilities. Skilled in ERP/MRP systems, cross-functional collaboration, KPI management, and continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational efficiency, reduce costs, and support uninterrupted production and service performance. Strong leadership background with a focus on team development, accountability, and strategic problem-solving.
Core Responsibilites
To be considered for the above position, please visit our website www.barnesaero.com, click on careers, search for the job posting in which you are interested and submit your resume online.
This is a safety sensitive position; all applicants must adhere to all FAA/DOT regulations.
At Barnes Aerospace, career development is a shared responsibility in which all employees are encouraged to develop, improve, and enhance their skills and professional growth to support our business objectives.
This job position may include access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws. If an applicant does not meet the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status), the Company may be required to obtain an export control license. If the position for which you applied involves access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws, then any offer is also contingent on verification of appropriate documentation for the Company to assess whether an export license will be required to employ you in that role, and if it is determined that an export license is required, the offer is also contingent on the Company’s determination, in its sole discretion, whether a license application and ongoing administration is prudent under the project’s contract parameters and whether an export license can be successfully obtained before you can start in that role. Export license applications may take several weeks to be processed.
Core Responsibilites
- Lead demand and supply planning processes, ensuring alignment between customer demand, production capacity, and supplier capabilities.
- Develop and maintain inventory strategies to optimize stock levels, minimize excess/obsolete inventory, and prevent shortages.
- Oversee inventory control and accuracy, including cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation processes.
- Analyze forecasts, historical data, and trends to improve planning accuracy and responsiveness.
- Collaborate with operations, procurement, and sales to ensure material availability and production continuity.
- Monitor and report key KPIs such as inventory turns, service levels, forecast accuracy, and working capital performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes, inventory management, and system utilization.
- Manage ERP/MRP systems to ensure accurate planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, reorder points).
- Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain stability and service.
- Lead and develop planning and inventory teams, ensuring capability growth and accountability.
- Other related duties and projects as assigned.
- 3 of related Supply Chain Management experience in an Engineer-to-order manufacturing, OEM, aerospace, or defense environment.
- Demonstrated progressive career development with increasing responsibilities, with an emphasis in manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of production flow, inventory flow, and documentation procedures.
- Ability to organize time effectively to satisfactorily complete assigned tasks and functions. This includes planning of workflow and meetings.
- Excellent computer skills with an emphasis in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor’s degree in appropriate Business or Technical discipline is required.
- APICS/ISM/Supply Chain certification is a plus.
To be considered for the above position, please visit our website www.barnesaero.com, click on careers, search for the job posting in which you are interested and submit your resume online.
This is a safety sensitive position; all applicants must adhere to all FAA/DOT regulations.
At Barnes Aerospace, career development is a shared responsibility in which all employees are encouraged to develop, improve, and enhance their skills and professional growth to support our business objectives.
This job position may include access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws. If an applicant does not meet the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status), the Company may be required to obtain an export control license. If the position for which you applied involves access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws, then any offer is also contingent on verification of appropriate documentation for the Company to assess whether an export license will be required to employ you in that role, and if it is determined that an export license is required, the offer is also contingent on the Company’s determination, in its sole discretion, whether a license application and ongoing administration is prudent under the project’s contract parameters and whether an export license can be successfully obtained before you can start in that role. Export license applications may take several weeks to be processed.