Planning Manager

Description Airobotics, a company developing autonomous drone systems, is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead all planning processes within a growing and innovative organization. The role includes responsibility for internal production planning, subcontractor planning, supply planning, and management of the Planning team. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact and establish planning infrastructure in a dynamic environment, working with advanced products across development and manufacturing stages.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Planning team. Take overall responsibility for internal production planning, subcontractor production planning, and Demand, Supply & Production Planning. Oversee Production Planning and Control (PPC) activities, including building production plans, opening and tracking work orders, and prioritizing production. Develop Supply Plans and Build Plans based on forecasts, customer orders, and production capacity. Manage customer deliveries from the planning stage through actual delivery. Own inventory management policies and optimize inventory levels. Plan raw material and finished goods (FG) availability while ensuring customer service levels. Identify gaps between demand, supply, and capacity, and drive solutions. Analyze performance metrics, including Forecast Accuracy, Service Level, and Inventory Turns, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Implement engineering changes and assess their impact on planning and inventory. Work closely with Procurement, Production, Quality, Logistics, Engineering, and subcontractors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management or another relevant field. At least 3 years of experience as a Planning Team Leader / Planning Manager, or significant experience leading planning functions in a manufacturing company. Proven experience in supply and delivery planning, forecasting, and inventory management. Experience working with subcontractors – an advantage. Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities. Experience working with an ERP system – Oracle NetSuite is an advantage. Familiarity with advanced planning methodologies. High level of English proficiency, including reading, writing, and speaking. Availability for a full-time, on-site position at our Petah Tikva offices. This role is not hybrid. Who Will Thrive in This Role? A strong leader with the ability to motivate employees and build processes in a dynamic environment. An independent professional with logical thinking and a broad, system-level perspective. A flexible and adaptable individual who can lead processes under uncertainty and pressure. An excellent communicator and team player with a willingness to dive into the details.