Supply Chain Planning Manager

• →Lead the material planning function to keep raw material supply aligned with production demand and inventory objectives across multiple locations.
• →Guide day to day planning activity, including MRP driven actions, purchasing priorities, and inventory decisions that support reliable operations.
• →Monitor inventory performance, stock positioning, and material flow, then take action to improve accuracy, availability, and working capital results.
• →Partner closely with procurement, operations, supply planning, and plant stakeholders to surface risks early and keep production plans on track.
• →Review planning and inventory KPIs, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions that improve service, responsiveness, and execution.
• →Manage aging, excess, or at risk materials with urgency to reduce waste, write offs, and supply disruption.
• →Support sales and operations planning activities by providing clear visibility into material readiness, constraints, and potential gaps.
• →Build stronger planning processes through standardized routines, practical governance, and clear team accountability.
• →Coach and develop team members while creating an environment focused on ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• →Strengthen planning accuracy through better use of data, system discipline, and improved master data practices.

• Materials are available when needed to support production commitments.
• Inventory performance improves without sacrificing service or operational stability.
• Planning risks are identified early and addressed with practical solutions.
• Teams across procurement, planning, and operations work from a more consistent and reliable process.
• Long term improvements create measurable gains in efficiency, inventory health, and execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Approximately 5 to 10 years of experience in material planning, purchasing, inventory management, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Prior leadership experience with the ability to guide teams and influence cross functional partners.
• Strong knowledge of ERP and MRP based planning processes, ideally in SAP, IFS, or similar platforms.
• Experience using KPIs, root cause analysis, and process improvement methods to drive better outcomes.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with planning data to support decision making.
• Strong communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills in a fast-moving environment.

• Opportunity to lead a meaningful planning function with visibility across multiple sites.
• High ownership role with direct impact on service, inventory, and operational performance.
• Collaborative environment where process improvement and leadership growth are valued.
• Chance to shape more effective planning practices in a business focused on long term supply chain excellence.

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