Planning Manager
Core
Overseeing plant-level materials planning, production scheduling, inventory control, and finished goods deployment to align production, supply chain, and distribution.
Role type
Senior IC planning manager (manufacturing)
Builds
Production schedules, material plans, inventory controls, and waste reduction initiatives for personal care and household products.
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Personal Care & Household Products
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
MRP processes, production scheduling, MOQ validation, cross-functional coordination, inventory control, PLM execution, material disposal management, variance analysis, yield performance management, team leadership, continuous improvement, SAP proficiency, data analysis
Preferred skills
Six Sigma certification, APICS certification, inventory optimization, cost control, waste management
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Lead plant material requirements planning (MRP) processes; Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer demand and capacity constraints; Validate minimum order quantities (MOQs) and production run rates; Coordinate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and distribution; Oversee inventory accuracy and control processes for raw materials and finished goods; Execute the product lifecycle management (PLM) plan to ensure on-time production for new item launches and reduce material obsolescence; Monitor and confirm production order variances; Manage material yield performance and waste reduction initiatives; Lead and develop a team of salaried and hourly direct reports; Promote continuous improvement initiatives within materials and inventory functions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
