Planning Lead
Core
Leads end-to-end demand, supply, production, and inventory planning for the Vision Care business to ensure reliable product availability and optimized inventory.
Role type
Senior Planning Manager (Supply Chain)
Builds
Operational plans, production schedules, and inventory strategies for lenses, coatings, and consumables.
Domain
Medical Technology / Optical Products / Precision Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
S&OP/IBP process leadership, statistical forecasting, supply and production planning, inventory management, product lifecycle planning, exception management, SAP (SD, MM, PP, APO/IBP), data analysis, team leadership
Preferred skills
MBA, APICS CPIM/CSCP/IBF certification, experience in medical technology or healthcare, Power BI, Lean methodologies
Technologies
SAP, Power BI, Excel, APS, IBP
Responsibilities
Lead monthly S&OP/IBP cycles across cross-functional teams; consolidate demand, capacity, supply, and financial plans; manage statistical forecasting and forecast accuracy; develop feasible supply and production plans across import/local plants and suppliers; define inventory targets and optimize stock levels; lead supply-chain readiness for new product launches and end-of-life transitions; monitor fill rates and lead cross-functional responses to major shortages; ensure accurate planning parameters in SAP and drive planning automation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership