Supply Planning Manager - HDI

Role Summary

This is an Onsite/Hybrid position based at our main office location in Gastonia, NC. The position requires one to be onsite 4 days per week.

The Supply Planning Manager - HDI (Heavy Duty & Industrial) is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the supply chain planning processes to ensure the efficient and cost-effective availability of products. This role requires strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and the use of analytical tools to manage inventory, production schedules, and supply chain performance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Supply Planning & Optimization:
• Develop and manage supply plans to meet customer demand while minimizing costs
• Balance inventory levels and production schedules to ensure product availability
• Collaborate with procurement, production, and logistics teams to align supply strategies

Demand Forecasting & Analysis:
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer demand to develop accurate forecasts
• Work closely with the demand planning team to align supply and demand plans

Inventory Management:
• Monitor inventory levels to avoid shortages or overstock situations
• Implement inventory control policies and strategies to minimize waste and cost

Process Improvement:
• Identify inefficiencies in supply chain processes and propose actionable improvements
• Implement best practices in supply planning and inventory management

Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, sales, and distribution
• Communicate supply planning strategies and updates to internal and external stakeholders

Performance Monitoring:
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, and service levels
• Prepare and present reports to management on supply chain performance

Risk Management:
• Anticipate potential supply chain disruptions and develop contingency plans
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure reliability and consistency

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, Engineering or a related field

Experience:

• 5 -7 years' minimum experience in supply/demand planning and forecasting
• 2 – 3 years minimum team leadership experience in a manufacturing/industrial/distribution environment with direct reports and team management responsibility

Required Skills:

• Material Planning and Logistics process knowledge
• SAP Supply Planning
• MS Office skills
• Inventory Management and Optimization

Preferred (but not required):

• Master's degree
• Automotive industry experience
• Lean and Six Sigma principles
• Project Management experience