Senior Supply Chain Planning Manager

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering organization is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Planning Manager to oversee planning activities and lead a team across multiple value streams. This strategic role involves driving inventory accuracy, stakeholder liaison, and integrating new products into production planning, requiring strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience leading supply chain planning teams.
• Previous involvement in SIOP/S&OP processes.
• Strong analytical skills with MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of planners.
• Own the SIOP process for the site.
• Manage demand and production planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

MS Excel

SIOP management

Process-driven

Education

Experience in Supply Chain Management

Experience in MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Global engineering organization requires a Senior Supply Chain Planning Manager to lead all supply chain planning activities, including demand forecasting, supply planning, production planning, SIOP, and operational delivery. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, the Senior Supply Chain Planning Manager will drive the planning strategy and manage a team of 5 Planners and 1 Master Scheduler across 4 value streams.

This role offers a salary of £70,000, a car allowance of £6,600, and a 10% bonus.

Specific duties of the Senior Supply Chain Planning Manager include:

1. Lead, coach, and develop the planning team, setting KPIs and maintaining a training matrix.
2. Own and lead the SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process for the site.
3. Manage demand, supply, and production planning across short, medium, and long-term horizons.
4. Drive inventory accuracy and forecasting to meet customer demand.
5. Liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers to align material flows with production plans.
6. Integrate NPI into production planning and scheduling frameworks.
7. Develop systems, tools, processes, inventory policies, encourage automation, and own MRP/ERP data.

Applicants for the Senior Supply Chain Planning Manager position should meet the following criteria:

1. Experience in a Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Materials Management, or Production Planning leadership role.
2. Previous experience owning or being a key contributor to site SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) or S&OP processes.
3. Highly analytical, skilled in MS Excel, and experienced with MRP/ERP systems.
4. Experience managing supply chain planning professionals and supporting a function in transition.
5. Process-driven with a strategic mindset and leadership qualities.