SUPPLY PLANNER

Groupe SEB • North America, United States, California, CA

12h • $70,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Supply Planner is responsible for developing and executing the supply plan for SEB Professional North America. The goal is to ensure optimal inventory levels and on-time supply while minimizing slow-moving and obsolete stock (SLOBs), cost, and complexity. This role is crucial for meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, including participation in cross-functional projects.

Requirements

• Proven experience in demand planning (typically 7–10 years), including time in a leadership or managerial capacity, preferably in a fast-paced manufacturing, spare parts/equipment environment with international presence in a multisite network.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• SAP and/or Oracle experience or similar ERP systems is a must.
• Excel and PowerPoint – advanced.
• Working collaboratively in a Global Team Environment
• Knowledge of labor law/social management/legal matters
• Ability to anticipate and be agile
• Strong organization and follow-through.
• Ethics
• Problem Solving
• Culture and Wellbeing
• Interpersonal Skills
• Action Orientation
• Data Driven
• Business Acumen

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify possible gaps in the business plan to proactively define and implement countermeasures ensuring budget targets achievement in terms of net sales, inventories and customer service level.
• Ensure stock availability for assigned SKUs and products.
• Full cycle purchase order management, including tracking and following up.
• Purchase requisitions review and management.
• Master data management and improvements.
• Management reporting support and/or ownership.
• Manage escalations of stock availability with suppliers/factories.
• Look for opportunities and actions to meet KPIs and department objectives including proposals for continuous improvement.
• Ensure the right level of stock availability by managing the safety stock, lead-times, customer/supplier collaboration etc.
• Manage SLOB (obsolete & slow movers) by developing action plan and collaboration with other departments.
• Understand and manage product life cycle.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage with a generous employer contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Additional Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discount Programs
• A Positive, Inclusive Work Culture that genuinely values work‑life balance
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

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