Planning Manager

• Design and implement end-to-end planning processes, tools, and KPIs to support NPIs and production scale-up
• Develop and maintain short- and long-term demand forecasts in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
• Translate forecasts and business requirements into actionable production and procurement plans
• Create and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Partner with R&D, Product, Operations, Procurement, and Quality to ensure product readiness and operational alignment
• Coordinate with contract manufacturers and suppliers to align supply chain activities with Q.ai's product milestones
• Support scenario planning and proactively identify risks and mitigation strategies for supply chain disruptions
• Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and constraints to prevent shortages and minimize excess
• Align supplier planning and delivery schedules with production requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, data accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration

• 5-8+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, or operations-preferably in a manufacturing or hardware environment
• Proven track record of scaling planning processes from early-stage (R&D or prototyping) to full production
• Experience supporting new product introductions (NPIs) alongside ongoing production
• Familiarity with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Kinaxis, Anaplan)
• Strong understanding of BOM structures, lead times, capacity planning, inventory management, and manufacturing workflows
• Experience managing international suppliers and coordinating global logistics
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, cross-functional environments with frequent changes
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across R&D, Product Management, Procurement, Logistics, and Quality teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable plans
• Experience in developing forecast models and conducting scenario planning to support strategic decisions
• Experience working with NetSuite is a plus
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Independent, self-sufficient, and results-oriented
• Performs well under pressure and adapts quickly to changing priorities
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills

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