Supply Planning Manager

Tremco Construction Products Group•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

DAP is hiring a Supply Planning Manager who reports to the Director of Supply Planning. The manager leads designated aspects of the Supply Planning process across the enterprise, manages direct and indirect reports, and partners with the Demand Organization to align supply plans and maintain appropriate inventory levels. The role oversees the development and execution of integrated supply plans and weekly manufacturing schedules, supports day-to-day production guidance, coordinates finished goods inventories, and responds to supply interruptions. It also develops capabilities and best practices across Operations, leads master scheduling and planning activities, drives continuous improvement, monitors performance, and leads and develops staff. The position works closely with SIOP, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Purchasing, Logistics, Plant Managers, and other cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Research, Mathematics, Engineering, or Business Management.
Master scheduling experience and 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 success navigating ambiguity and resilience 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 S/4HANA 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 meet customer service and inventory targets.
Execute plans by managing weekly manufacturing schedules, guiding day-to-day production, and coordinating finished goods inventories.
Oversee unplanned production and monitor stock transfer orders for critical products and work centers.
Resolve material and labor shortages, backlogs, and 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 relevant 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 resolve forecast changes and their impacts.
Drive MRP and rough-cut capacity planning to resolve supply constraints and reduce excess inventory.
Champion full utilization of system-wide planning capabilities.
Establish and monitor KPIs, identify improvement opportunities and root causes, and implement corrective measures.
Ensure weekly and monthly reports are ready to compare actual performance with plans, determine 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.
Motivate direct reports to meet or exceed service and cost objectives and provide performance feedback through reviews, meetings, training, and other appropriate activities.
Set clear expectations and targets to establish a high-performance culture.
Promote teamwork and collaboration across the Supply Chain by sharing best practices, aligning processes, and communicating proactively and transparently.
Navigate and influence cross-functional stakeholders.