Strategic Planning Leader

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems Americas•Charlotte, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Strategic Planning Leader to unlock your ambition and work the future at Aalberts. The full-time Strategic Planning Leader in the Supply Chain Department at Aalberts, located in Charlotte, NC, will report directly to the Director of Supply Chain. The Strategic Planning Leader will lead the orchestration of end-to-end planning for over 30,000 SKUs, ensuring seamless integration across strategic planning, demand planning, material planning, supply planning, and production planning. This role is critical to driving Aalberts IPSA’s transformation toward a best-in-class supply chain organization, balancing operational excellence with strategic foresight.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field; MBA preferred.
8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Proven track record managing large SKU portfolios and complex manufacturing environments.
Expertise in SIOP, ERP systems, and advanced planning technologies.
Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
Ability to travel 20% of the time to Pageland and Conway plant locations.
Clear verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with all departments, vendors and colleagues.
Specifically, upper intermediate (B2) language level in English.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
APICS certification.
Fluid understanding of technologies including JD Edwards E1.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute centralized planning strategies aligned with corporate objectives and SIOP framework.
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all planning functions.
Drive organizational maturity through adoption of best-in-class supply chain technologies.
Direct and optimize demand, material, supply, and production planning processes across multiple plants and distribution centers.
Ensure accurate forecasting and master scheduling to support manufacturing and customer fulfilment.
Provide leadership and governance for all key supply chain projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and timely execution.
Monitor project milestones, budgets, and deliverables to achieve operational and financial targets.
Build and lead a high-performing team by placing the right people in the right roles.
Implement talent development programs, succession planning, and capability building.
Lead the selection and implementation of advanced planning systems and analytics platforms.
Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance OTIF (On-Time-In-Full), reduce past due orders, and improve inventory turns.
Partner with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and execution of supply chain strategies.
Act as a key driver of SIOP process, ensuring visibility and accountability across the enterprise.
Complete additional duties as assigned by your manager.