Supply Planning Manager

Scandinavian Tobacco Group•Bethlehem, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manager Supply Planning, Needs input Location / Supply Chain Location: Hybrid (Bethlehem, PA) Are you an experienced supply chain leader who thrives in balancing supply and demand in a complex manufacturing environment? Do you want to drive planning excellence, improve business performance, and lead a high-performing team? Then you might be the person we are looking for. As our new Manager Supply Planning, you will be part of the Supply Chain organization and play an important role in aligning supply capabilities with business demand. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Scheduling, Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, Material Planning, Finance, Customer Service, and Logistics teams to optimize inventory, capacity utilization, and service levels while minimizing supply chain disruptions. This is a great opportunity to influence end-to-end planning processes and contribute to organizational growth in an international environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in end-to-end supply chain operations.
Minimum 3 years of leadership experience.
Knowledge and practical experience with S&OP and S&OE processes.
Experience with planning tools and ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP, o9, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related discipline.
APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification.
Strong understanding of demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning, product portfolio planning, MRP, and S&OP processes.
Business and commercial acumen with knowledge of cross-functional organizational dynamics.
Financial acumen and working knowledge of financial planning.
Advanced analytical and data interpretation skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Scenario planning and strategic thinking skills.
Project management capabilities.
Experience using supply chain planning systems and reporting tools.
Relationship building and collaboration.
Process orientation and continuous improvement of mindset.
Effective prioritization and decision-making.
Strong attention to detail.
Change leadership and adaptability.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

Leading and developing the Supply Planning team through coaching, performance management, capability development, and resource planning.
Supporting the development of tools, systems, and processes to establish and enhance end-to-end planning capabilities.
Participating in S&OP Supply Reviews and preparing scenarios and recommendations to support decision-making.
Collaborating with Manufacturing and Scheduling teams to identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and optimization opportunities.
Developing mid- and long-term production plans aligned with demand forecasts, capacity, labor availability, maintenance schedules, and business objectives.
Managing inventory planning activities to ensure product availability while minimizing waste and excess inventory.
Monitoring inventory performance, shelf life, target inventory levels, and production schedule adherence.
Establishing and tracking supply chain KPIs that drive continuous improvement and business performance.
Improving planning tools, processes, and planning system logic to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Supporting product launches and discontinuations through effective planning and ERP coordination.
Ensuring timely reporting, communication, and dissemination of planning information across stakeholders.