Manager, Supply & Allocation Planning

Interstate Batteries • Dallas, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Supply & Allocation Planning contributes to enterprise supply chain success by providing strategic direction and leadership for all supply planning and inventory strategy activities. This role leads a team of Planners and is accountable for supply plan forecasting and execution with suppliers, long-range inventory strategies, and enterprise-wide allocation decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or equivalent education and experience
• 4+ years of progressive leadership experience with at least 1 year in supply planning, product planning, or inventory management
• People leadership experience with a track record of developing and motivating teams
• Strong business acumen with hands-on experience in operational and financial planning
• Demonstrated success driving process improvements from concept through implementation and results measurement
• Experience leveraging technology and planning systems to improve scale, automation, and decision-making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment and drive cross‑functional alignment.
• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution skills
• Effective cross-functional influencer and communicator
• Analytical, data-driven problem solver
• Continuous improvement and results-oriented mindset

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s)
• Experience in manufacturing, CPG, retail, or distribution environments
• APICS / ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP)
• Experience with SAP IBP, APO, or similar planning tools preferred.
• Proven experience managing product transitions in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience with budget ownership or P&L management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Supply Planners and Allocation Planners
• Set clear performance expectations, priorities, and development plans for the team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Ensure consistent planning methodologies and standard work across the team
• Own end-to-end supply planning and inventory policy across the 0-18 month horizon on a monthly basis in addition to longer range planning at least yearly
• Translate demand forecasts into feasible supply plans incorporating capacity, materials, and supplier constraints
• Manage inventory flow and planning processes to maximize inventory productivity and service levels
• Develop and maintain inventory policies, safety stock strategies, and long-range inventory plans aligned with fulfillment strategy
• Coordinate SKU-level unit forecasts with key suppliers and manage forecast attainment and accuracy
• Oversee enterprise-wide inventory allocation strategy across all customer segments (large and small)
• Ensure consistent, value-based allocation execution during constrained supply situations
• Identify current and potential product shortages; develop and execute recovery plans and communicate status to stakeholders
• Partner with Sales and Customer Service to manage escalations and allocation exceptions
• Serve as the Supply Planning lead in the S&OP process
• Collaborate with Demand Planning to validate and influence demand and inventory plans supporting promotions, projects, and growth initiatives
• Achieve consensus on operating plans, inventory targets, and service objectives
• Communicate inventory position, financial impacts, and re-forecast updates to Supply Chain leadership and Finance
• Develop and maintain standard KPIs to drive results and provide early warning signals (e.g., inventory health, service level, plan adherence, inventory turns)
• Provide timely reporting and analysis to leadership as required
• Lead implementation of lean supply chain and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive development of systems, tools, and procedures to improve scalability, automation, and planning effectiveness
• Ensure master data accuracy related to lead times, capacities, and inventory policies

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Company supported wellness program
• Onsite fitness center
• Wide range of professional development opportunities, training, resources and tools
• Competitive pay and bonus structure
• Saving and investment options that help you reach your financial goals and plan for your future

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager