Supply Planning Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead supply planning activities for BU3 North America, ensuring optimal product availability, inventory performance, and supply continuity.
• Oversee approximately $65 million in annual purchasing volume while leading a team of material and production planners.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels for BU3 North America product lines (Filters, Thermal, Gaskets) with inventory responsibility of approximately $40 million, balancing service, working capital, and inventory health objectives.
• Lead, develop, and mentor Materials Planners and Production Planners, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Plan and coordinate the supply of components and finished goods from internal and external suppliers to ensure uninterrupted product availability.
• Develop and execute production and assembly plans to maximize fill rates for sets and kits while maintaining operational efficiency and inventory targets.
• Support the S&OP process by providing supply planning data, inventory analysis, and capacity assessments.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance, manage supplier backlogs, and lead escalation processes to mitigate supply risks and maintain continuity of supply.
• Ensure compliance with operational purchasing, production planning, and demand planning processes utilizing SAP tools and systems, including SAP MM, SAP PP, GIB, and related planning platforms.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans related to supplier constraints, demand fluctuations, inventory imbalances, and capacity limitations.
• Collaborate with Strategic Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, Product Management, Manufacturing, Logistics, Sales, Customer Service, Controlling, and HR to ensure alignment of business priorities and supply chain objectives.
• Support strategic initiatives and process improvements that enhance supply chain efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall business performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5‑10 years of experience in materials planning, production planning, and inventory management.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or aftermarket environment preferred.
• Experience managing high‑SKU‑count (+30K) supply chains preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP MM, PP, and related planning modules.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and planning tools.
• Experience with supply chain planning systems, forecasting tools, and inventory optimization methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and make data‑driven decisions.

Our Offering

We provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement; you may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be a screening call followed by personal interview(s).