Supply Planning Manager

Carboline•Baltimore, MD

1d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

DAP is seeking a Supply Planning Manager to lead designated aspects of the Supply Planning process and support planning across the enterprise. Reporting to the Director of Supply Planning, this position manages direct and indirect reports and partners with the Demand Organization to align supply plans and maintain appropriate inventory levels. The manager develops and communicates integrated monthly supply plans, oversees weekly manufacturing schedules and day-to-day production guidance, coordinates finished-goods inventory, and helps address supply interruptions. The position also develops capabilities for supply plan execution, leads master scheduling and planning activities, and collaborates with SIOP, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Logistics to improve processes and operational performance. The role monitors KPIs and performance reports, identifies root causes and corrective actions, and supports analytical work. It also leads and develops staff, builds a continuous-improvement culture, and works with cross-functional stakeholders to support service and cost objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Research, Mathematics, Engineering, or Business Management.
Master scheduling experience, with demonstrated ability to translate supply plans into executable production schedules while balancing capacity, materials, inventory, and customer service requirements.
5+ years of strategic and in-depth, hands-on planning experience.
Knowledge and experience using ERP and planning systems; SAP preferred.
Strong Excel skills and ability to create data analytical tools.
Ability to think creatively, generate options, build consensus, and execute.
Strong project leadership, strategy development, process design, and change management skills.
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and remain resilient in a dynamic, multifaceted business environment.
Passion for driving continuous improvement and maturing existing processes and systems.
Ability to lead and solve complex organizational problems with a focus on continuous improvement.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional partners, executive leadership, senior management, peers, and team members.

Nice To Haves

APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or equivalent.
Knowledge and experience using SAP S4/Hana and SAP IBP.

Responsibilities

Lead or support designated supply planning processes and sustain business practices.
Develop, document, and communicate an integrated monthly supply plan to achieve customer service and inventory targets.
Manage weekly manufacturing schedules, guide day-to-day production, and coordinate finished-goods inventories.
Oversee unplanned production and monitor stock transfer orders for critical products and work centers.
Resolve material and labor shortages, backlogs, and other potential supply interruptions.
Partner cross-functionally to execute launches, promotions, order fulfillment, and key initiatives.
Partner with the Demand Organization to understand forecast changes and communicate updates to Operations and team leaders.
Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for supply plan execution capabilities across Operations, including operating model, systems, reporting, and KPIs.
Work with SIOP, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Logistics to improve procedures and establish and follow best practices.
Lead master scheduling by translating supply plans into executable production schedules that balance capacity, materials, inventory, and customer service requirements.
Drive continuous improvement through the Supply Execution phase of SIOP and work with the SIOP team to identify and resolve forecast changes and supply-chain impacts.
Drive MRP and rough-cut capacity planning to resolve supply constraints and reduce excess inventory.
Promote full utilization of system-wide planning capabilities.
Establish and monitor KPIs, identify improvement opportunities and root causes, and develop and implement corrective measures.
Ensure weekly and monthly reports are ready to compare actual performance with plans, assess variances, and communicate findings.
Assist SIOP and Plant Managers with analytical efforts.
Train, coach, and lead staff in problem solving, communication, goal setting, and management skills.
Provide staff performance feedback through reviews, meetings, training, and other appropriate activities.
Set clear expectations and targets and foster a high-performance culture focused on service and cost objectives.
Promote teamwork, collaboration, best-practice sharing, aligned processes, and proactive transparent communication across the Supply Chain community.
Navigate and influence cross-functional stakeholders.