Supply Chain Manager - Planning

Brief Description

We’re looking for a hands‑on, strategic Supply Chain Manager – Planning to lead enterprise‑wide inventory and supply planning for Paddy, Raw Materials, Intermediates, and Finished Goods. In this role, you’ll manage a talented team of Supply Planners and Procurement Buyers, driving demand‑driven plans that balance cost, service, and efficiency. You’ll play a key role in our Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process—ensuring alignment between sales, manufacturing, and supply chain operations to keep our business running smoothly.

• Lead the planning process to align inventory, production, and sales goals across the organization.
• Set inventory targets that optimize cost, service, and operational efficiency.
• Develop smart supply strategies to reduce waste, excess inventory, and obsolescence.

• Manage capacity planning to balance supply and demand across manufacturing sites.
• Implement modern planning tools and processes to enhance production and inventory efficiency.
• Create contingency plans to address supply disruptions and maintain service excellence.

• Achieve or exceed customer order fill rate goals and product availability targets.
• Proactively communicate potential shortages and create mitigation plans using IBP and S&OE processes.
• Build trusted partnerships with Sales, Manufacturing, Finance, and Logistics to ensure visibility and collaboration.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing planning and procurement team.
• Actively contribute to the Supply Chain Leadership Team, driving performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• 5+ years of supply chain experience in planning, scheduling, or materials management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Familiarity with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
• Strong background with ERP/MRP systems and planning tools in a manufacturing setting.
• Direct experience in procurement, sourcing, or supplier management.
• Exceptional communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and data‑driven decision‑making experience.
• Proven ability to streamline processes, improve systems, and drive cost savings.