Senior Supply Chain Planner

Responsibilities

• Demand & Supply Planning
• Develop and maintain short‑ and mid‑term supply plans based on forecasts, sales orders, and production capacity
• Translate demand signals into material, purchasing, and production plans
• Monitor supply vs. demand gaps and proactively identify risks or constraints
• Adjust plans quickly in response to changing priorities and revised forecasts
• Inventory Planning & Control
• Manage inventory levels to support production and customer demand while minimizing excess and obsolescence
• Set and monitor inventory targets (safety stock, reorder points)
• Analyze inventory health, turns, and usage trends
• Support cycle counts, inventory accuracy, and reconciliation activities
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, shortages, and improvement opportunities
• Maintain planning data in ERP, MRP, or spreadsheet‑based tools
• Track key planning metrics such as on‑time delivery, material shortages, inventory turns, and forecast accuracy
• Provide clear, actionable updates to operations and leadership
• Materials & Production Coordination
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, and Engineering to align material availability with production schedules
• Support material readiness for new product introductions (NPI) and scale‑up
• Carefully coordinate expediting or de‑expediting of materials as needed
• Identify risks related to lead times, supplier constraints, or capacity limitations
• Process Development & Continuous Improvement
• Help build and improve planning processes appropriate for a growing operation
• Document planning workflows, assumptions, and standard practices
• Support system implementations or upgrades (ERP, MRP, planning tools)
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes while improving reliability
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Act as a central point of coordination between Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain
• Proactively and effectively communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Support scenario planning and decision‑making during rapid growth or disruption

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or related field with 7+ years of experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain planning, materials planning, production planning, or operations
• Experience in a startup, scale‑up, or fast‑growth environment strongly preferred
• Experience working with limited historical data and evolving processes a plus
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Strong Excel or spreadsheet skills; comfort working with imperfect data
• Understanding supply chain fundamentals: lead times, BOMs, MOQ, capacity, and inventory planning
• Data‑driven mindset with strong analytical capabilities

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to S&OP, demand planning, or capacity planning
• Experience supporting NPI or rapid production ramp‑ups
• Interest in growing into a senior supply chain or operations leadership role

Critical Success Factors

• Highly adaptable and experience supporting manufacturing scale-up
• Proactive problem‑solver with strong attention to detail
• Clear communicator who can balance urgency with accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and follow‑through
• Be a team player, willing to roll up sleeves and support operational execution when needed

Schedule, Travel, Compensation, and Location

• This is a full-time position in Woburn, MA and will report temporarily to the VP of Operations
• Travel for this role is expected to be between 5% - 10%
• Compensation ranges from $90,000 - $115,000 annually, plus equity and benefits, depending on location and experience