Senior Supply Chain Planner

Senior Planner | Supply Chain & Product Lifecycle Planning LHH Recruitment Solutions | Anoka, MN (4 Days Onsite, 1 Day Remote) Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 LHH is partnering with a growing industrial manufacturing organization in the Anoka area to hire a Senior Planner . This is a newly created role focused on product lifecycle planning, inventory strategy, and cross-functional project coordination. This position will play a key role in supporting new product introductions, product phase-outs, and ensuring the right inventory is available at the right time throughout the product lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional who enjoys collaborating with engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and leadership teams while driving planning initiatives across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead planning activities related to new product introductions (NPI) and product end-of-life transitions. Develop strategies to balance inventory levels, minimize excess stock, and prevent shortages. Coordinate with engineering, product management, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure successful product launches and transitions. Monitor project timelines and ensure planning activities remain on schedule. Analyze inventory, demand, and supply chain data to support business decisions. Generate reports and provide insights to leadership and cross-functional partners. Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) initiatives and inventory optimization efforts. Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased operational efficiency. Build strong working relationships across departments and act as a key supply chain partner throughout the organization. Utilize ERP systems to manage planning activities and drive data-based decision making. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent) required. 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, materials planning, inventory management, or related functions. Industrial manufacturing experience required. Strong background in production planning and understanding of manufacturing operations. Experience supporting product lifecycle management, new product introductions, and inventory planning. ERP experience required, preferably SAP or Oracle . Experience with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, and inventory management. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization. Preferred Background Production Planner Supply Chain Planner Master Scheduler Inventory Planner Supply Chain Analyst with manufacturing planning experience Why Join? Newly created position with strong visibility across the organization. Opportunity to partner with engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and leadership teams. Clear growth potential within supply chain and operations. Collaborative team environment with mentorship and support. Hybrid schedule offering one remote day per week. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers #J-18808-Ljbffr