Supply Chain Planning Manager

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Job Summary

The Supply Chain – Planning Manager is responsible for leading inventory planning and replenishment activities to ensure optimal product availability, high customer fill rates, and efficient inventory investment across the supply chain. This role manages a team of inventory planners, owns system planning parameters and inventory policies, drives continuous process improvement, and establishes performance metrics that support service, inventory, and operational objectives. The position serves as a critical cross-functional liaison between Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to deliver best-in-class inventory performance.

Essential Functions

Inventory Management

• Lead the inventory planning function to ensure product availability that supports targeted customer service levels and fill rates.

• Develop and execute inventory strategies that balance customer service, inventory levels, working capital, and supply chain risk.

• Monitor inventory health across all products, locations, and distribution channels, proactively addressing shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence risks.

• Ensure accurate demand and supply alignment through effective planning processes and inventory management practices.

• Drive continuous improvement in forecast consumption, replenishment effectiveness, and inventory deployment.

Planning System & Data Management

• Own the governance, accuracy, and ongoing maintenance of inventory planning parameters within MRP planning system.

• Establish and maintain appropriate planning settings on a scheduled sequence, including: Safety stock levels; reorder points; MOQs; lead times; OQDs, item brackets, etc.

• Perform regular audits to ensure planning parameter accuracy and consistency.

• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to enhance planning system capabilities and automation.
  

Performance Management

• Develop, monitor, and report key inventory and planning team metrics, such as Fill Rates, Inventory Turns, Days on Hand, Inventory Projections, Performance to Schedule, etc.

• Establish dashboards and management reporting that provide visibility into planning performance and inventory health.

• Analyze trends and identify corrective actions to address performance gaps.

• Establish, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for inventory planning and replenishment processes.

• Lead, develop, coach, and manage a team of inventory planners.

• Establish team goals and performance expectations aligned with company objectives and drive accountability through performance management and team development initiatives.
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Procurement, Operations, Manufacturing, Distribution, Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to support business goals.

• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.

• Support new product introductions, product transitions, promotions, and end-of-life planning.

• Communicate inventory risks, opportunities, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Support company, department, and safety policies, procedures, programs, and activities.

• Ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Ops Management, or a related field.

• 6+ years of advanced inventory planning, demand planning, or supply chain analytics experience.

• 3+ years of people leadership experience managing planning or supply chain teams, driving tactical performance while leading strategic initiatives.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to reconcile data across multiple sources and draw meaningful conclusions.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis) and working experience with Power BI or similar tools.

• Familiarity with SQL and/or Python preferred, with a willingness to develop these skills.

• Advanced experience with ERP systems and an understanding of supply chain processes and data flows.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights to stakeholders.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear.

• The employee must exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include near acuity, far acuity, depth perception, accommodation, color vision, and field of vision.
  

Our Benefits

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive package of competitive benefits and perks designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our offerings include:

• Access to our Employee Health Clinic for your medical needs.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage.
• Participation in our Family First Program, emphasizing work-life balance.
• 401(K) plan with generous employer match to help you plan for the future.
• Educational Reimbursement opportunities to support your continued learning and development.
• Wellness Incentives to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Substantial product discounts, because we value our team members as customers too.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays, ensuring you have time to rest and recharge.

For more information, check out our website Better Being Careers and join us in experiencing a workplace where your well-being and success are our top priorities.

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. The position, duties, and qualifications are subject to change at any time.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.