On-Site Supply Planning Quality Manager – St. Louis

Carboline; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable benefits

Company match 401K plan

Retirement pension plan

Job summary

Carboline, a St. Louis-based coatings manufacturer, seeks a Supply Planning Quality Manager to lead continuous improvement and governance across planning operations.

You will serve as the SME for planning, inventory optimization, and Infor LN ERP, driving efficiency and optimal service levels. The role collaborates with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, and IT to standardize processes, monitor metrics, and train teams, while supporting safety and quality programs across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply planning, inventory management, or process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain planning, inventory optimization, and governance practices.
• Experience developing and standardizing business processes and SOPs.
• Expertise with Infor LN ERP, including planning, MRP, inventory, and reporting functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion continuous improvement efforts across supply planning processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize SOPs, process documentation, and planning standards.
• Drive consistency and governance by standardizing supply planning practices across the organization.
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, and IT to streamline planning workflows and improve performance.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for supply planning, inventory optimization, and Infor LN ERP functionality.
• Identify process gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities, then implement sustainable solutions.
• Lead inventory optimization initiatives focused on reducing Days of Inventory (DOI), improving working capital, and maintaining service level goals.
• Monitor and analyze key planning metrics, providing actionable recommendations to improve results.
• Leverage Infor LN expertise to maximize system capabilities, drive adoption, and support ongoing enhancements.
• Collaborate with IT to troubleshoot system issues, improve configurations, and increase automation opportunities.
• Train, coach, and support planning teams on best practices, processes, and system utilization.
• Support strategic supply chain initiatives and special projects that drive operational excellence.
• Support and actively promote the Company's safety and quality programs.

Skills

Supply planning

Inventory management

Process improvement

Infor LN ERP

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.

Job description

Carboline, a St. Louis-based coatings manufacturer, seeks a Supply Planning Quality Manager to lead continuous improvement and governance across planning operations.

You will serve as the SME for planning, inventory optimization, and Infor LN ERP, driving efficiency and optimal service levels. The role collaborates with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, and IT to standardize processes, monitor metrics, and train teams, while supporting safety and quality programs across the