Sr. Planning Manager

Lee Hecht Harrison

Cary, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$175,000–$185,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Operations, Business Support, Capacity Management, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Forecasting, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Leadership, Logistics, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Operational Strategy, Operations Planning, Oracle, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Purchasing/Procurement, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, SAP, Sales & Operations Process (S&OP), Strategic Planning, Supplier Optimization, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
LOCATION
Cary, NC
POSTED
5 days ago

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Planning Manager to lead end-to-end supply planning operations and drive inventory, service, and production performance across a complex supply chain network. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for developing supply strategies, optimizing planning processes, and partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Customer Service teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the supply planning function, ensuring product availability while optimizing inventory levels.

  • Manage and improve S&OP/SIOP processes and supply planning performance metrics.

  • Develop production and inventory strategies to support customer demand and business objectives.

  • Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and commercial teams to align supply plans.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning accuracy, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency.

  • Lead, develop, and mentor a team of planners.

  • Analyze supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies to support business continuity.

  • Utilize ERP and planning systems to improve forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory management.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.

  • 8+ years of supply chain, production planning, or supply planning experience within a manufacturing environment.

  • Leadership experience managing supply planning or supply chain teams.

  • ERP system expertise (SAP, Oracle, or similar).

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

What You'll Bring

  • Strategic supply chain leadership mindset.

  • Ability to drive process improvements and influence key stakeholders.

  • Experience operating in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

  • Strong decision-making skills backed by data and analytics.

Interested in learning more? Apply directly

Pay Details: $175,000.00 to $185,000.00 per year

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