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Senior Supply Planning Manager

Ardagh Group · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
Distribution$124k–$186k/yrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, inventory targets, and business goals
  • Develop mid- to long-term capacity and supply strategies to support growth and mitigate risks
  • Partner with Demand Planning to translate demand plans into feasible supply plans, Lead supply review meetings as part of the S&OP cycle
  • Provide scenario modeling and recommendation to address supply-demand imbalances after aligning with stakeholders on trade-offs between cost, service, and inventory
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, and Commercial teams to ensure execution of supply plans
  • Establish inventory policies, safety stock levels, and replenishment strategies & Drive initiatives to improve service levels while reducing excess and obsolete inventory
  • Identify supply risks and develop contingency and mitigation plans
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain processes
  • Drive digital transformation initiatives like implementation of a new SAP IBP Supply Module in North America so that it considers end-to-end costs, capacity constraints, metal availability, logistics costs and achievement of customer service objectives.
  • Continually evaluate and build upon current processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Work closely with the Customer Service team to ensure continuity between planning and customer expectations.
  • Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
    • 8–12+ years of experience in supply planning, production planning, or supply chain management
    • Proven experience in S&OP / IBP processes
    • Strong understanding of ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP IBP, APO, Kinaxis, OMP, Oracle)
    • Experience managing complex, multi-site or global supply chains
    • Demonstrated leadership and people management experience
    • Strong Microsoft Office Suite and SAP skills
    • Strong analytical and financial modelling skills: can work with large data sets to provide analytical support to all aspects of the business
    • Excellent oral and written skills
    • Ability to travel up to 15%

    Qualifications

    • Chicago, IL based role

    Benefits

    • Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
    • Life insurance
    • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
    • Paid holidays and vacation
    • Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Apprenticeship programs
    • Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

    Pay

    The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $124,200.00 and $186,400.00 per year. This role is bonus eligible. The bonus incentive program is based on the company meeting or exceeding certain targets.

    Schedule

    Chicago, IL based role

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