Supply Planning Manager
Core
Lead supply planning to ensure uninterrupted material availability for production schedules and customer demand in a global power tool manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior Supply Planning Manager with team leadership responsibilities
Builds
Supply plans, inventory targets, and mitigation strategies for material shortages
Domain
Manufacturing (Power Tools) / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Demand forecasting, inventory management, supplier performance monitoring, scenario planning, data analysis, project management, team leadership
Preferred skills
Advanced Excel, S&OP process expertise, continuous improvement methodologies
Technologies
Excel
Responsibilities
Analyze demand forecasts and inventory levels to ensure material availability; Monitor supply versus demand balance and identify gaps or bottlenecks; Lead scenario planning and develop mitigation strategies for supply disruptions; Partner with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and monitor performance; Build and maintain supply planning models and KPI dashboards; Lead, manage, and develop a team of 6–8 purchasing professionals
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership