Planning Supervisor

Position Summary The Planning Supervisor leads the production and inventory planning function to ensure the efficient flow of materials and finished goods across the manufacturing network. This position provides direct supervision, leadership, coaching, and development of planning personnel supporting multiple manufacturing locations. The role is responsible for overseeing daily planning execution, balancing customer demand with manufacturing capacity, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring consistent planning practices across the organization. The Planning Supervisor establishes team priorities, monitors performance, develops employee capabilities, and drives accountability for planning accuracy, material availability, production schedule adherence, and customer service objectives. The position serves as a key planning resource and subject-matter expert for ERP systems, planning tools, process improvements, and system integrations. The supervisor partners closely with Operations, Customer Service, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, Finance, IT, and Supply Chain leadership to support business objectives, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership and Employee Development Directly supervise, lead, coach, and develop a team of 3–5 production and inventory planners supporting seven manufacturing locations. Establish individual performance expectations, goals, priorities, and accountability. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, team meetings, workload reviews, and performance discussions. Complete annual performance appraisals, employee development plans, and ongoing performance documentation. Identify training needs and provide coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities to strengthen planning capabilities. Establish cross-training programs to ensure continuity of planning responsibilities and adequate coverage across locations. Manage workload distribution, assignments, and resource allocation based on business priorities and operational requirements. Address employee performance concerns, provide constructive feedback, and partner with the Supply Chain Manager and HR on performance management when necessary. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, communication, continuous improvement, and customer focus across a geographically dispersed team. Support succession planning, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives. Production and Inventory Planning Oversight Oversee daily production and inventory planning activities to ensure alignment between customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capabilities. Monitor planning execution, identify exceptions, and ensure timely resolution of material shortages, production constraints, and schedule conflicts. Review demand forecasts and collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to understand market trends and customer requirements. Ensure planners develop and maintain production schedules that support service levels, manufacturing capacity, and operational efficiency. Monitor inventory levels, safety stock requirements, replenishment strategies, and inventory health. Identify and mitigate risks related to excess, obsolete, or insufficient inventory. Drive action plans to improve inventory accuracy, inventory turns, and working capital performance. Evaluate manufacturing capacity and constraints across facilities in partnership with Operations. Coordinate with Procurement and Operations to address material availability, production bottlenecks, and resource limitations. Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply disruptions and demand fluctuations. Support new product introductions, product transitions, and inventory disposition activities. ERP, Planning Systems, and Business Integration Serve as a planning subject-matter expert for ERP systems, planning applications, enhancements, and process improvements. Lead planning-team readiness and support for ERP implementations, system int…

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