Supply Chain Planning Manager

Hartmann Young is partnered with a leading US-based contract manufacturer in the dietary supplement sector to appoint a Supply Chain Planning Manager . This is a critical role responsible for leading the end-to-end planning function across demand planning, master production scheduling, and material planning — ensuring reliable product availability, optimised inventory, and operational efficiency within a highly regulated nutraceutical manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will own the Master Production Schedule (MPS), aligning customer demand with production capacity, raw material readiness, and supply constraints. Key responsibilities include: Leading demand, master scheduling, and material planning to align customer requirements with manufacturing capability Owning and governing the Master Production Schedule in partnership with the Master Planner Driving cross-functional alignment across Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams Ensuring GMP, FDA, and food safety compliance within all planning processes (lot control, FEFO/FIFO, shelf-life management) Managing ERP planning master data (BOMs, routings, lead times) to ensure accuracy and operational readiness Establishing inventory strategies that balance service levels with working capital and obsolescence risk Supporting new product launches and commercialisation planning readiness Leading or contributing to the S&OP process, providing forward-looking supply and demand visibility Driving KPI-led performance improvements across OTD, schedule adherence, forecast accuracy, and inventory turns Coaching and developing planning team members We are seeking a supply chain leader with 5–8 years’ experience within nutraceuticals, food, or CPG manufacturing, including managerial experience and strong ERP/MRP capability. A working knowledge of GMP-regulated environments and expiry-based planning is essential. This role requires strong analytical capability, cross-functional influence, and the ability to operate in a fast-moving, service-driven manufacturing environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr