Supply Planning Manager

ebs Recruiters • Full-time • Greater St. Louis, US • 4d ago

Founded in 2003, ebs Recruiters is built on a foundation of family values and a passion for finding great opportunities for amazing individuals. With over 3,000 talented professionals successfully placed, we are dedicated to making dreams a reality. Networking is at the core of what we do, connecting candidates with their ideal roles and providing top-notch services to our clients.

Today, our leadership team boasts over 100 years of collective experience in technical recruitment. Their extensive expertise brings a unique blend of business acumen and interpersonal skills to every interaction. When you partner with ebs Recruiters, you can rely on us to offer continuity, expertise, and a dedicated contact for all your recruitment needs. We recruit a perfect fit, every time.

Senior Manager of Supply Planning (8168)

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager of Supply Planning will develop and maintain supply plans for one of the business units.
Focus on balancing cost optimization, quality, and service.
Work with both internal (e.g., manufacturing plants, distribution) and external (e.g., suppliers, co-manufacturers) stakeholders to ensure supply meets demand.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop near and long-term supply plans.
Balance inventories against KPIs like customer service and obsolescence.
Perform root cause analysis for supply and inventory imbalances.
Work with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Procurement, and Distribution.
Communicate supply constraints and develop plans to resolve issues.
Lead product lifecycle management for new and end-of-life products.
Track and report supply chain performance metrics.
Lead supply planning improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, or Supply Chain, or 5+ years of relevant experience.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Experience with capacity modeling systems like JDE.
Ability to work cross-functionally.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Preferred:
5+ years of food industry experience.
Experience using JDE and Tableau or similar data analysis tools.