Supply Chain Planning Manager

About the Role:
The Supply Chain Planning Manager, also known as a Supply Planning Manager or S&OP Manager, leads end to end supply chain planning operations to ensure demand alignment, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency across a multi-site manufacturing and distribution network. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing production planning, capacity management, inventory control, and cross-functional collaboration to drive OTIF performance, improve forecast accuracy, and support business growth. The Supply Chain Planning Manager plays a critical role in Sales and Operations Planning, integrated business planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the production planning and supply planning team to execute accurate, data-driven supply plans across multiple manufacturing locations.

• Oversee the Sales and Operations Planning process, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts, production capacity, procurement, and fulfillment operations.

• Develop aggregate and detailed supply plans to balance service levels, inventory targets, and capacity constraints.

• Drive inventory optimization strategies to improve inventory turns, reduce excess and obsolete stock, and maintain customer service targets.

• Monitor and improve KPIs including forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, OTIF, capacity utilization, and working capital performance.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, and Finance to ensure seamless execution of supply chain strategies.

• Manage capacity planning, labor planning, and production allocation across a distributed manufacturing network.

• Identify supply risks, material shortages, and bottlenecks, and implement mitigation plans to minimize disruption.

• Oversee ERP and MRP system accuracy, master data integrity, and reporting to support effective supply chain decision-making.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on process standardization, automation, and supply chain optimization.

Qualifications:

• 7 or more years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, demand planning, or operations management within a manufacturing or distribution environment.

• Proven leadership experience managing supply chain planning teams in a multi-site or global network.

• Strong expertise in Sales and Operations Planning, capacity planning, and inventory management best practices.

• Advanced proficiency in ERP and MRP systems, with strong analytical skills using Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.

• Demonstrated ability to balance supply and demand while meeting service level agreements and cost targets.

• Experience analyzing KPIs such as OTIF, forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and working capital.

• Strong cross-functional communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.

Desired Qualifications:

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.

• Experience with integrated business planning or advanced planning systems.

• Background in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience working with 3PL providers, contract manufacturers, or global sourcing networks.