Supply Planner
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Supply Planner to support planning operations for our regional manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for developing and executing supply plans that ensure optimal inventory levels, service performance, and production continuity while balancing manufacturing capacity, material availability, and forecast variability.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute supply, inventory, and production plans to balance demand, capacity, inventory, and customer requirements.
Monitor forecast changes, supply risks, inventory levels, and production constraints through SIOP/S&OP and S&OE processes.
Drive inventory optimization initiatives including safety stock, inventory turns, and E&O reduction.
Support capacity planning, fulfillment strategies, NPIs, promotions, and expedite/de-expedite activities.
Partner with factories, suppliers, warehouses, and procurement teams to improve lead times, delivery performance, and operational execution.
Partner with manufacturing to develop and adjust production schedules, schedule attainment, shortages, and fulfillment risk management.
Ensure accurate communication of delivery dates, forecasts, and work orders.
Support multi-site supply planning and allocation decisions, balancing cost, lead time, and service risk.
Standardize planning and SIOP/S&OP processes to improve execution and customer service.
Maintain planning system accuracy including lead times, transit times, service levels, and delivery data.
Lead data-driven analysis of supply performance (OTIF, inventory, attainment, capacity utilization) and translate insights into actionable supply plan adjustments and business recommendations.
Support KPI reporting, dashboards, leadership presentations, and ERP/system implementation projects.
Communicate supply risks, recovery plans, and operational performance updates to stakeholders.
Partner with Customer Service and cross-functional teams to support customer expectations and operational alignment.
Communicate supply risks, constraints, and recovery plans across the organization.
Identify root causes and implement corrective actions to improve service and operational performance.
Demonstrate strong situational awareness and collaboration to support effective decision-making.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
3+ years of experience in supply planning, production planning, or related supply chain roles.
Preferred: Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
Experience with backlog management, customer fulfillment, and service performance.
Experience supporting SIOP and S&OE processes in a multi-site environment.
Proficiency with ERP/planning systems such as JDE, Oracle, Kinaxis, S099, or similar.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel and Power BI.
ASCM certification (CPIM/CSCP) is preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Benefits
Annual performance bonus based on both individual and company's performance.
Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.
Company Information
World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety
Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.