Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning

With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver mission-critical genomics to our diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech and agrigenomics. Our integrated portfolio of products, services and expertise supports our purpose of Science for a Safer World and we have embodied our mission by working with customers to enable research into life-altering treatment for disease and illness worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organization.

About the role

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning is a leadership position accountable for managing the planning process for supply, inventory, and capacity within the Petaluma site in the D&G Business Unit. This role ensures continuous product availability by balancing service levels, costs, regulatory requirements, and operational performance. The Senior Manager works closely with teams in Demand Planning, Manufacturing, R&D, QA/RA, Commercial, Product Management, Finance, and Procurement to synchronize supply chain plans with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of local supply chain planning strategies, aligning with commercial demand, Demand Planning forecast, manufacturing capabilities, corporate and departmental objectives.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing planning teams across supply planning.
• Serve as a key contributor to enterprise strategy, new product launches, network build, and capacity expansion initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Demand Planning team to understand forecasts that will feed into ERP; assess forecast trends and their impact on supply plans.
• Support cooperation between Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and commercial teams to ensure accurate, aligned forecasts.
• Translate demand signals into executable supply plans across internal and external manufacturing sites.
• Ensure robust scenario planning to manage variability, constraints, and risk (e.g., demand volatility, capacity limitations, supply disruptions).
• Collaborate with Procurement to provide insight into key supply changes affecting raw materials.
• Own benchmark analysis and improvement for sites within remit (OTIF, Backorders, IQR, TAT).
• Lead and facilitate local SIOP Process, escalating blocking issues to Executive review.
• Optimize inventory levels to meet service targets while minimizing working capital and obsolescence risk.
• Build robust Capacity Planning processes to track and report on bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities.
• Establish proficiency in localized Master Data requirements and support Global Master Data initiatives.
• Ensure planning processes align with GMP, GDP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to support audits, inspections, and change management activities.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and develop Planning functionality within ERP and non-ERP tools.
• Lead data-driven decision-making, benchmark development, and performance management.
• Support digital transformation and automation of planning processes.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by management to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or another related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years in a planning management role.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning software procurement modules.
• Effective negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience working in a matrixed interpersonal structure.
• Experience with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).

Qualifications

• Masters in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent experience (preferred).
• APICS or similar certification (preferred).
• Experience with IFS ERP system (preferred).
• Life Science, Medical Device, or Biotech experience (preferred).
• Experience in a regulated environment (e.g., ISO13485) with knowledge of related GMP/QA/RA requirements (preferred).

Skills

• Supply Chain Planning
• Inventory Management
• Capacity Planning
• SIOP Process
• Demand Planning
• ERP Software
• Scenario Planning
• Risk Mitigation
• GMP Compliance
• GDP Compliance
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement
• Master Data Management

Pay

The customary salary range for this position is $160,000 – $200,000 USD per year. The base salary will be influenced by factors like experience, skills, and location.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site role.