Senior Supply Planning Manager

Role Overview

A leader in packaging manufacturing seeks an experienced Senior Supply Planning Manager to spearhead mid- to long-range supply planning and play a central role in the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process. This strategic leadership position focuses on planning horizons ranging from 18-24 months up to 4-5 years, aiming to align capacity, inventory, and supply approaches in support of long-term organizational growth beyond daily operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and ownership of mid- to long-term supply plans, creating capacity and supply strategies that anticipate future demands and foster sustainable expansion.
• Convert extended demand forecasts into practical multi-year supply and capacity strategies, ensuring cohesive alignment across the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and IBP processes.
• Construct long-term supply-demand models and offer strategic recommendations that balance inventory levels, customer service, and cost efficiencies over time.
• Formulate forward-thinking inventory policies, capacity frameworks, and risk management methods aligning with business goals across the long-term planning horizon.
• Collaborate seamlessly with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and commercial teams to validate plan feasibility and strategic congruence.
• Lead initiatives promoting process enhancements, adoption of planning best practices, and digital transformations, including deployment of advanced planning systems.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field; an MBA is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years progressive experience in supply or production planning or broader supply chain leadership focusing on strategic and long-term planning.
• In-depth expertise in S&OP/IBP processes and advanced mid- to long-range supply planning techniques.
• Proficiency with enterprise planning platforms such as SAP IBP, APO, Kinaxis, Oracle, or OMP.
• Strong leadership capabilities coupled with excellent analytical and communication skills to manage complex, multi-facility supply chains successfully.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% as required.