Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter Technology’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter Technology’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.
Position Title
Vice President, Business Planning – Specialty Alloys Operations (SAO)
Position Summary
The Vice President, Business Planning – SAO is a strategic leader responsible for aligning commercial demand, operational execution, and long-term capacity planning across a complex, high-performance metals manufacturing organization. This role drives integrated business planning strategies to optimize asset utilization, customer delivery, financial accuracy, and sustainable growth. Acting as a connector across Commercial, Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Supply Chain, the VP ensures continuity between short-term production and long-term capital strategy while embedding world-class planning practices.
Position Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Execution
- Lead manufacturing capacity strategies aligned with long-term growth and market shifts.
- Own the annual investment roadmap for capacity and asset optimization.
- Drive cross-functional business planning cycles to align strategic goals with operational outcomes.
Operational & Commercial Alignment
- Foster collaboration across Commercial, Operations, and Finance to clarify demand signals and delivery commitments.
- Optimize production plans and lead-time quoting strategies to exceed customer expectations.
- Act as executive contact for performance-to-promise escalations and resolution.
Planning Systems & Data Ownership
- Own the end-to-end Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
- Implement and enhance digital planning tools (IBP, SAP, Factory Planner).
- Champion data integrity and analytics-driven decision-making.
Inventory & Forecasting
- Oversee inventory governance, reporting, controls, and optimization.
- Lead enterprise forecasting for sales, production volumes, inventory, and variable profit.
- Align forecasts with financial planning and commercial demand.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Track key KPIs: forecast accuracy, on-time delivery, inventory turns, capacity utilization.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across planning and performance.
- Monitor business performance and adjust plans proactively.
Position Requirements
- Strategic Thinking: Translate enterprise goals into actionable plans.
- Cross-functional Leadership: Influence across Commercial, Operations, and Finance.
- Analytical Acumen: Interpret complex data across interdependent systems.
- Financial Literacy: Understand cost drivers, profitability, and capital deployment.
- Communication Excellence: Engage executives, peers, and frontline stakeholders.
- Resilience & Agility: Respond to dynamic conditions with data-driven decisions.
- Systems Expertise: Proficiency in IBP, SAP, Factory Planner, and SIOP tools.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
- 15+ years in manufacturing, including 5+ years in senior leadership.
- Proven success in capacity planning, SIOP implementation, and strategic planning.
- Experience in metals or process-intensive industries preferred.
- Familiarity with theory of constraints, lean planning, and integrated business processes.
Additional Responsibilities
- Multi-site manufacturing experience with high complexity and intercompany dependencies.
- Scenario planning using theory of constraints and translating outcomes into strategic actions.
- Deep ERP systems knowledge and capacity management expertise across end-to-end supply chains.
Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.
Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.
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What We Do
Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, powder metals, stainless steels, alloy steels, and tool steels. Carpenter’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other sectors.
Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter’s superalloy and titanium powder technologies support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing or 3D printing.
