Senior Principal Planner - Phoenix, AZ

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Job Summary

Mercury Systems is seeking the best and brightest talent to help us bring cutting-edge technology to mission-critical aerospace and defense applications, advancing innovation where it matters most. We bridge commercial innovation with defense-grade security to ensure our warfighters and allies have the technological advantage.

As a Senior Principal Production Planner / Scheduler, you will be a strategic driver of operational efficiency and delivery performance at our Phoenix facility. This role is responsible for developing and managing production schedules that align with customer demand, material availability, and capacity constraints. You'll collaborate across supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely execution of build plans and delivery of high-reliability products. Your expertise will directly impact Mercury's ability to meet critical defense timelines and maintain operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, material availability, and capacity planning.
• Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, and engineering teams to ensure alignment of schedules with operational capabilities.
• Analyze production performance metrics and proactively adjust schedules to mitigate risks and optimize throughput.
• Lead cross-functional planning meetings to communicate schedule status, resolve conflicts, and drive accountability.
• Monitor work-in-progress and ensure timely release of work orders to meet customer delivery dates.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to identify and resolve material shortages or constraints.
• Maintain accurate data in ERP systems and ensure schedule integrity across planning tools.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on lead time reduction, schedule adherence, and delivery performance.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior planners and contribute to planning process enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and Mercury's internal quality and operational standards.
• Enhance current EVM process & standard reporting metrics.

Required Qualifications:

• Typically requires Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and advanced planning tools.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and capacity planning methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Aerospace, Defense, or high-reliability electronics manufacturing.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Prior experience supporting DoD contracts or government-regulated production environments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with scheduling automation tools.

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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