Lead, Integrated Planning & S&OP

Sealed Air; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sealed Air seeks a Manager, Integrated Planning to lead and optimize end-to-end planning and scheduling across multiple facilities. You will partner with Sales, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Engineering to align demand, capacity, and resources, ensuring on-time delivery in a dynamic, data-driven environment.

The role demands a strong track record in building cross-functional teams, driving S&OP processes, and leveraging analytics to improve service levels while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with a strong focus on planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 4 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in leading, building, and developing cross-functional teams.
• Strong end-to-end supply chain process understanding.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Production Planning and Execution modules (PP, PP/DS).
• Advanced skills in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling: Oversee the creation and execution of production schedules that balance demand, capacity, and materials to meet delivery targets and operational goals.
• Tactical procurement: Ensure timely and efficient sourcing of materials through the execution of tactical buying strategies, supporting uninterrupted production flow.
• S&OP Process: Contribute to the Sales & Operations Planning process by aligning production plans and inventory levels with business objectives and demand forecasts.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, components, and finished goods to prevent shortages and excess. Implement control strategies such as safety stocks, reorder points, and EOQ to optimize turnover and service levels.
• Leadership and development: Empower and develop planning and scheduling teams through targeted training, structured feedback, and a focus on continuous improvement and career growth.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with manufacturing, quality, logistics, and operations teams to ensure alignment between production schedules, operational capabilities, and business objectives.
• Data-Driven Optimization: Leverage real-time data, analytics, and predictive modeling to continuously improve planning and scheduling performance. Use digital tools and dashboards to monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process gaps and improvement opportunities across planning activities, introducing automation and lean tools to drive productivity and sustainable performance gains.
• Risk Management: Proactively assess risks related to supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and equipment downtime, adjusting schedules accordingly to minimize impact. Support additional projects or tasks as needed to meet business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

End-to-end supply chain understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain Management / Engineering

Tools

SAP PP/DS

SAP Production Planning

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Sealed Air seeks a Manager, Integrated Planning to lead and optimize end-to-end planning and scheduling across multiple facilities. You will partner with Sales, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Engineering to align demand, capacity, and resources, ensuring on-time delivery in a dynamic, data-driven environment.

The role demands a strong track record in building cross-functional teams, driving S&OP processes, and leveraging analytics to improve service levels while controlling costs.