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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
Teledyne RISI is a leader in energetic and initiation components serving highly regulated markets, including defense and industrial applications. Our Tracy, CA facility plays a critical role in delivering high‑quality, on‑time solutions to customers who depend on operational excellence and supply chain reliability.
Position Overview
Teledyne RISI is seeking a Planning Manager to lead planning, customer fulfillment, and supply chain coordination at our Tracy manufacturing site. This role is responsible for managing demand and production planning, quoting and order processing, material planning and procurement, MRP system accuracy, and customer service coordination.
The Planning Manager partners closely with Site Leadership, Operations, Sales, Finance, and Quality teams to ensure customer commitments are met while optimizing inventory, cost, and production performance.
This is a highly visible role with direct impact on customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and business results.
Key Responsibilities
Staff management (up to 5 people)
Translates customer requirements into state-of-the-art manufacturing strategies and processes, resulting in cost-effective processing and profitable manufacturing of company products.
Maintain and reduce inventory gaps to ensure production can build without limitations.
Improve supply-chain and support/supervise admin to purchase needed components.
Production Planning & Forecasting and material procurement
Apply forecasting tools and methods to support short‑ and mid‑term planning decisions.
Balance customer demand with manufacturing capacity and inventory objectives.
Product shipping and material receiving
Purchase order processing and invoice billing
Inventory/stock reporting
Customer service functions (questions, status updates, billings, collections)
Required Qualifications
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Proven experience using forecasting tools and demand planning methods.
Experience working in medical device, component manufacturing, or similar regulated manufacturing environments.
Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports and operational forecasts.
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across functions.
Proactive and collaborative attitude.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret various business documents, technical procedures and government regulations.
Ability to write reports and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and response to questions before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Must be 21 or older
Must be able to pass ATF background check
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, Business, or a related field or 5-7 years relevant experience.
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
Prior experience coordinating planning or supply chain activities in a multi‑function operation.
Why Join Teledyne RISI
Opportunity to make a direct impact on operations and customer performance.
Collaborative manufacturing environment with strong cross‑functional engagement.
Stable, growing organization within the Teledyne family of companies.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Teledyne RISI requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check and pass a drug screen prior to employment.
Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a "US Person" (US Citizens, US Nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees or refugees).
Please note the salary range posted below is a general guideline for this job level and location. When extending an offer, a variety of factors are considered such as responsibilities of the position, relevant education and experience, certifications, knowledge and skills.
Salary Range:
$96,600.00-$128,800.000Pay Transparency
The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.