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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Talnt