Supply Planning Lead
Core
Leading end-to-end supply planning activities including production scheduling, inventory optimization, and risk management to ensure product availability and operational efficiency.
Role type
Supply Planning Lead
Builds
Product availability and optimized inventory levels for direct sales and distribution activities
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supply planning, inventory management, demand forecasting, S&OP process, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, IBP, APO), data analysis, team coaching, process standardization
Preferred skills
Team leadership, cross-functional project management, FMCG/retail/manufacturing industry experience, S&OP best practices
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, IBP, APO, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Lead supply planning processes for timely product replenishment; Develop and manage short-term and long-term supply plans; Monitor inventory performance to optimize stock levels; Collaborate with Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Logistics teams; Identify supply risks and drive mitigation plans; Lead supply review meetings and support the S&OP process; Analyze supply chain performance and drive continuous improvement; Monitor and report KPIs (service level, inventory health, forecast accuracy, OTIF, fill rate); Ensure planning master data accuracy; Coach planning team members; Drive process standardization and system optimization; Partner with regional/global stakeholders to align supply strategies
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership