Senior Supply Planning Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Supply Planning to lead and optimize our supply chain operations with a focus on strategic initiatives, distribution center planning, and capacity & replenishment planning. This role will play a crucial part in ensuring the efficiency, scalability, and resilience of our supply chain to meet business objectives.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in supply planning, a data-driven mindset, and a collaborative approach to work cross-functionally with stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Initiatives Management

• Develop and execute supply planning strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and cost optimization.
• Lead cross-functional projects to optimize supply chain performance, demand planning, and inventory management.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and supply chain risks to develop proactive strategies.

Distribution Center Planning

• Oversee distribution network optimization, ensuring efficient inventory flow across multiple distribution centers.
• Collaborate with logistics and warehouse teams to enhance storage, handling, and fulfillment efficiency.
• Ensure effective inventory placement strategies to improve service levels and minimize cost.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) for warehouse operations and distribution efficiency.

Capacity & Replenishment Planning

• Develop and implement capacity planning models to support business growth and seasonal demand fluctuations.
• Drive forecasting and replenishment strategies to ensure optimal stock levels across all channels.
• Partner with procurement and operations teams to enhance supplier collaboration and lead time management.
• Leverage data analytics to enhance inventory turnover, demand accuracy, and overall supply chain agility.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in supply chain planning, with a focus on supply planning, distribution, and capacity management.
• Strong background in supply chain strategy, forecasting, and inventory optimization.
• Expertise in Analytics is a plus (SQL, Python, Advanced Excel etc.)
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment between supply chain, logistics, and business operations.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data-driven decision-making.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in the retail, consumer goods, or manufacturing industries (preferred but not required)