The Manager - Global Supply Planning will lead and execute global supply planning strategies for assigned product categories. The role involves translating monthly demand forecasts into actionable supply plans, managing supplier capacity, optimizing inventory, and driving service-level metrics such as OTIF and In-Stock %.
Key Responsibilities:
- Translate monthly demand forecasts into feasible global supply plans.
- Manage global manufacturing supplier capacity and production constraints.
- Optimize purchase orders, inventory, EOQ, MOQs, safety stock, and lead times.
- Coordinate with Product Development and Sourcing teams for current product launches.
- Lead global supplier collaboration and manage supply risks.
- Drive supplier performance metrics, including OTIF and In-Stock %.
- Participate in monthly S&OP; cycles and manage supply scenarios.
- Oversee purchase order execution and inventory planning.
- Lead, coach,
and mentor Supply Planners and Analysts.
- Drive process improvements and system enhancements.
Key Requirements:
- 8-12 years of experience in Global Supply Planning, Supply-Demand Integration, or Capacity Planning.
- Minimum 2+ years of direct people leadership/team management experience.
- Hands on experience with SAP (ECC or S/4HANA MM/PP/MRP) is mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of EOQ, OTIF, In-Stock %, Safety Stock, and Inventory Aging/SLOB.
- Exposure to Blue Yonder/JDA, Kinaxis, or Aera is an advantage.
- Advanced Excel and Power BI skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and global stakeholder management skills.
- Global supply chain experience is essential.Role & responsibilities