As a Supply Planning Manager , you will lead end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring planning, sourcing, production, and distribution to support our goals and customer needs. You will be a strategic partner, promoting agreement and scalable supply chain solutions.
You will ensure product availability on time and in full (OTIF), optimizing inventory levels, supporting new product introductions, and managing replenishment strategies. Additionally, you will oversee shipment execution, monitor measurements, and improve to provide reliable service and supply chain performance.
You will report to Supply Chain Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate across supply chain and logistics functions including material procurement, demand and supply planning, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor management, and distribution.
Ensure end-to-end product availability, meeting customer requirements on time and in full (OTIF), while optimizing inventory levels and working capital.
Support with the S&OP and IBP process, aligning demand, supply, and priorities through collaboration with operations, sales, procurement, and logistics.
Monitor forecasting processes, improving forecast accuracy and demand visibility, applying analytics, business insights and inputs.
Establish and manage integrated processes across internal departments and external suppliers, ensuring seamless execution and compliance with company standards.
Oversee supplier performance and vendor selection, ensuring partners meet operational, documentation, and compliance requirements for every shipment.
Lead production planning and oversee scheduling, ensuring capacity optimization, efficient resource use, and agreement on demand fluctuations.
Manage inventory strategy, including safety stock levels, replenishment policies, and inventory health monitoring to minimize risks of stockouts and obsolescence.
Identify risks (supply, demand, logistics) and lead mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity and service levels.
Projects, standardizing processes and ensuring sustainable solutions rather than transactional fixes.
Lead and influence new product introductions and product lifecycle management, ensuring successful launches and supply readiness.
Implement strategy to improve supply chain performance, translating team goals into clear execution plans through the leadership of professional teams.
You will be a change leader, promoting innovation, simplification, and digitalization of supply chain processes.
Establish policies, standards, and procedures that strengthen governance and improve operational consistency across the sub-function.
Build partnerships, influencing partners at all levels to ensure agreement and execution excellence.
Develop talent and foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement within the team.
You will represent the voice of the customer within the supply chain, aligning decisions with service, quality, and business commitments.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain, and industrial environments.
Advanced English proficiency and ERP knowledge (Oracle/SAP).
Advanced Excel skills (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and experience with data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau).
APICS or Project Management certifications add value.
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