Demand Planning Manager

Trelleborg Group•Rutherfordton, NC

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing production and materials planning within Trelleborg's manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SAP systems and a strong background in manufacturing environments. This role is critical to ensuring efficient production scheduling, inventory control, and supply chain coordination to meet customer demand and operational goals. As a representative of our company, the Demand Planning Manager will always operate and represent Trelleborg at the highest ethical standards and in accordance with our core values.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years using SAP.
Strong knowledge of production planning (SAP PP) and materials management (SAP MM).
Proven ability to manage complex planning scenarios and optimize manufacturing workflows.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

SAP certification in relevant modules.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems integration and data governance.
Experience with high mix, low volume production complexity.
Excellent written and verbal skills required.
Effective & efficient technical and strategic problem solving, and organizational skills required.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and precision.
Analytical thinking
Integrity
Leadership
Developing and building teams

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of production and materials planning strategies to support manufacturing operations.
Utilize SAP (e.g., SAP PP, SAP MM) to manage production schedules, material requirements, and capacity planning.
Collaborate with procurement, production, logistics, and quality teams to ensure seamless end-to-end planning.
Monitor and analyze production performance, inventory levels, and supply chain metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Ensure timely availability of raw materials and components to meet production schedules while minimizing excess inventory.
Develop and maintain planning KPIs and dashboards using SAP reporting tools.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes, leveraging Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Lead and mentor a team of planners and schedulers, fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
Support new product introductions and engineering changes through effective planning and coordination.
Lead the S&OP monthly process for the organization.
Other duties, as assigned.