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Senior Supply Chain Planner - Clean Technology

Generac · Waukesha, WI · 5 days ago
On-siteManagementFull-time

About the role

The Supply Planner III owns and leads end-to-end supply planning for a product category or business segment. This role establishes supply strategy, including inventory targets, capacity alignment, and NPI integration, balancing service, cost, and working capital across the network. The position operates at a strategic level within the SIOP process, leading supply discussions, driving scenario planning, and influencing cross-functional decisions. The Supply Planner III proactively identifies risks and opportunities, ensures alignment across functions, and mentors planners to elevate planning capability and execution discipline.

Responsibilities

  • Owns and leads end-to-end supply strategy for assigned categories, including inventory, capacity, and service performance
  • Establishes and governs finished goods inventory targets aligned to service, cost, and working capital objectives
  • Defines and drives capacity and plant rate strategies in partnership with operations to enable scalable and efficient production
  • Leads development and execution of supply plans across a 0–12 month horizon, ensuring alignment with demand, constraints, and business priorities
  • Owns supply-side integration of NPI and product lifecycle management, including phase-in/phase-out strategies and risk mitigation
  • Proactively identifies supply/demand imbalances and leads cross-functional resolution plans with clear trade-off decisions
  • Optimizes inventory positioning across the network to balance service levels, cost, and responsiveness
  • Influences and aligns cross-functional stakeholders (Demand Planning, Operations, Procurement, Finance) to ensure integrated decision-making
  • Leads supply inputs into the SIOP process, including scenario development, risk identification, and executive-ready recommendations
  • Presents supply strategies, risks, and trade-offs to senior leadership, enabling informed business decisions
  • Drives continuous improvement in planning processes, parameters, and system capabilities to increase efficiency and accuracy
  • Owns S&OE execution in partnership with plant operations, ensuring plan adherence and rapid issue resolution
  • Mentors and develops supply planners, elevating team capability, analytical rigor, and business acumen
  • Leads and/or sponsors continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across supply planning and broader supply chain

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent related experience in Supply Chain within a similar working environment
  • 4 years of purchasing, planning, or related experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
  • Materials or Supply Chain certifications
  • Experience with Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) best practices
  • Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP

Skills

  • Ability to successfully manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to evaluate situations objectively and make decisions that positively impact work performance and the business
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments to complete them on time
  • Demonstrated skills in problem solving, contract negotiation, and project management
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong project management and analytical skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include typical frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, and many more
  • State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, and free parking
  • Scheduled events throughout the year for employees and retirees to gather with families and co-workers
  • Eligible for summer hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
  • Product loan and discount programs
  • Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day
  • Opportunities to volunteer during storm response efforts
  • Fun Days and minor celebrations to build teamwork and collaboration

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