SC Planning Manager
Core
Shape and deliver holistic supply strategy for a category/group, ensuring demand is met through feasible, resilient plans across a multi-site manufacturing and distribution footprint.
Role type
Senior Supply Planning Manager (Category)
Builds
Holistic supply plans, inventory strategies, and tactical network optimization scenarios for assigned categories.
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Supply Chain Planning
Required skills
Midterm material planning, Tactical network optimization, Inventory strategy, Capacity planning, Scenario planning, Stakeholder collaboration, Issue resolution, Escalation management, New product introduction planning, Volume rebalancing
Preferred skills
Cross-category risk management, Continuous improvement initiatives, Coaching peers
Technologies
iS&OE, iS&OP, SMR, Supply Control
Responsibilities
Own midterm material planning and holistic supply plans for assigned categories; Accountable for tactical network optimization and inventory strategy; Collaborate with Site Integrated Planners and Value Stream DRP Planners to execute inventory strategy; Coordinate with manufacturing sites and co-manufacturers to ensure supply feasibility; Partner with Market teams to challenge demand assumptions and resolve imbalances; Serve as point of escalation for FtS Planners and local/Market teams; Maintain contact with other Category SPs via iS&OE and iS&OP processes; Attend OU-level SMR and weekly Supply Control meetings.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC