Operations Planning Lead

As an Operations Planning Lead at HALCON, you will play a vital role in managing and optimize the planning, scheduling, and coordination of all operational activities. The role ensures that Demand, Production, and Material Planning functions operate at the highest levels of efficiency and effectiveness. The successful candidate will collaborate with Program Management, Supply Chain, Production, and Finance teams to enable smooth operations, optimal resource utilization, and timely delivery of products and services. Develop, implement, and manage detailed operational plans to support timely production and delivery of products, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and business requirements. Collaborate with Program, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, and Quality Assurance teams to integrate production and project schedules and optimize resource utilization, including mitigation planning where required. Oversee demand forecasting for projects, including materials, labor, and production resources, ensuring sufficient capacity to meet timelines. Prepare materials and data for monthly Demand and Operations Planning meetings to facilitate resource allocation decisions. Serve as the primary liaison between Program, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing departments. Ensure ERP systems (SAP APO/IBP) provide accurate real-time data to support demand fulfillment. Align business units with the Master Production Plan to maintain accurate material resource planning (MRP). Identify operational risks, including potential supply chain disruptions, and implement contingency plans to maintain project continuity. Maintain high-quality, consistent master data to streamline business processes including Plan-to-Produce, Lead-to-Cash, Source-to-Pay, and Design-to-Operate. Manage inventory to ensure all components, materials, and subassemblies are available for production, coordinating logistics and delivery schedules. Compile and report monthly KPIs using system data across departments. Promote lean manufacturing practices, process improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives across operations and supply chain workflows.