Supply Chain Planning Manager

Position Overview
Job Title: Supply Chain Planning Manager
Salary: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Schedule: Full-time
Location: In person
Bonus: 10% annual performance bonus
We are seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager who will own the end-to-end planning process, including demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, and logistics coordination. This position requires a s
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trategic thinker with strong leadership instincts, the ability to set clear direction, delegate confidently, and lead through fast-moving and changing environments.
This role manages a distributed planning team of seven located across Memphis, remote locations, Canada, and the SIOP function in Michigan. The focus is to align planning across regions, deliver accurate forecasts, and ensure uninterrupted product availability without unnecessary cost or disruption.
Key Responsibilities
• Demand Planning - Partner with the Business Unit SIOP leader to support accurate demand forecasts.
• Demand Planning - Compare forecast vs. actual demand and adjust planning to meet customer service targets.
• Supply Planning - Maintain rolling 12-month supplier forecasts.
• Supply Planning - Oversee internal and external suppliers to ensure capacity alignment and timely delivery.
• Supply Planning - Manage material master data and maintain accurate MRP parameters.
• Supply Planning - Direct planning team on purchase order execution to protect customer coverage and inventory health.
• Supply Planning - Track supplier past due, fill rates, and escalate bottlenecks as needed.
• Supply Planning - Ensure product availability for new product launches.
• Supply Planning - Optimize freight choices for best delivery and cost balance.
• Supply Planning - Provide supply planning inputs to budget cycles and forecast updates.
• Inventory Management - Apply ABC and XYZ classification to optimize inventory value.
• Inventory Management - Set and maintain safety stock parameters based on service objectives.
• Inventory Management - Review excess/obsolete inventory and lead cross-functional corrective actions.
• Performance Management - Own and improve supply chain KPIs aligned to global and regional targets.
• Performance Management - Report performance to leadership and recommend improvements.
• Performance Management - Standardize planning techniques across the team.
• Performance Management - Set expectations, communicate clearly, and drive accountability while enabling autonomy.
Required Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in demand and supply planning.
• Strong S&OP background with exposure to global supply chains.
• 5 years of experience with APICS global standards.
• 5 years of experience with ERP systems.
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or CMS).
• MM and PP functional user knowledge.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel (lookups, pivots, data analysis).
• SQL / AS400 query experience preferred.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Word.
Preferred Qualifications
• Automotive aftermarket experience is a major advantage.
• Preferred certifications: CPIM, APICS, CPF, Lean Six Sigma.
• Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (Preferred).
• Certified Professional Forecaster (Preferred).
Benefits & Perks
• 10% annual performance bonus
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

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