Manager, Inventory & Supply Planning

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We are seeking a results-driven Manager to lead inventory and supply planning for technical spare parts, driving improvements in service performance, cost efficiency, and operational execution. This role will optimize inventory levels, execute replenishment strategies, and align cross-functional teams to meet service level agreements while reducing waste. The leader will help reshape how the organization manages spare parts planning through data-driven decision-making, process innovation, and effective S&OP/S&OE execution.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, supply chain planning expertise, and a track record of delivering impactful results.

• Leadership (40%):
  Build and lead a team of 3-8 supply planning professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to achieve business objectives.
• Establish a clear vision and objectives to deliver business outcomes while challenging the team to create effective execution strategies.
• Observe group dynamics to understand roles, perspectives, priorities, emotions, and motivations, applying this knowledge to facilitate results.
• Engage in selling and influencing to gain support for the vision, strategy, and initiatives.
• Develop and benchmark performance measures to track progress and drive continuous improvement (Service, Turnover, OTIF, etc.).

• Inventory & Supply Planning (30%):
  Develop and implement capabilities to enhance service delivery while reducing inventory levels and costs.
• Foster effective collaboration across demand planning, logistics, procurement, sourcing, technical operations, and supplier teams.
• Oversee creation and execution of inventory and supply plans to ensure the right products are delivered to the right location at the right time while minimizing inventory levels and costs.
• Conduct scenario modeling and analysis to provide decision-makers with options and trade-offs.
• Support the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Establish and lead the Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) process to translate the strategic plan into daily operations.

• Continuous Improvement (10%):
  Build a culture of continuous improvement; mentor team members on Lean, Six Sigma and other methodologies; collaborate with IT and analytics teams to automate processes and improve systems integration; facilitate regular reviews of planning processes to ensure alignment with business goals.

This role enhances operational efficiency and service reliability by ensuring the right spare parts are available at the right time and location. Through optimized inventory planning, strategic replenishment, and cross-functional collaboration, the manager reduces excess stock, lowers carrying costs, improves availability, and unlocks savings in sourcing and logistics.

• Availability Challenges:
  Ensure critical spare parts are available when and where needed via robust planning and replenishment strategies.
• Inventory Inefficiencies:
  Reduce excess and dead stock through data-driven optimization and policy alignment.
• Cross-Functional Misalignment:
  Bridge gaps between procurement, logistics, and technical operations for coordinated planning.
• Operational Disruptions:
  Support S&OP and lead S&OE to manage supply risks and respond quickly.
• Process Gaps:
  Drive continuous improvement to streamline planning workflows and forecast accuracy.
• Team Capability:
  Build and transform the planning team to elevate performance and scalability.

• Improved Service Reliability:
  Ensure timely availability of critical spare parts, reducing downtime.
• Cost & Working Capital Reduction:
  Optimize inventory and replenishment to lower costs and minimize excess.
• Operational Efficiency:
  Streamline planning processes and improve cross-functional alignment.
• Strategic Decision Support:
  Provide data-driven insights and scenario modeling for leadership decisions.
• Budgeting & Spend Management:
  Enable bottoms-up budgeting and improved spend vs plan visibility via S&OP.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifi…