Planning Manager

Hubbell Incorporated; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in Fenton, MO is seeking a Planning Manager to lead production planning and inventory control. You will mentor planners, align with plant leadership, and ensure on-time manufacturing while optimizing service and costs.

Strong analytics, communication, and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success. The role requires a supply chain degree, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and data analytics tools; CPSM/APICS certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required (Supply Chain degree desirable).
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in business or industry.
• Supply chain management and planning/scheduling knowledge with manufacturing experience or knowledge.
• Excellent communication, project management, and relationship building skills.
• Strong analytical, business process analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills & ability to engage and communicate with internal & external customers.
• High motivation and results-oriented work ethic.
• High proficiency and capability in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Business Objects, and data analytics processes.
• CPSM or APICS certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning/scheduling to optimize capacity and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with production supervisors and divisional teams to meet customer expectations.
• Establish performance metrics and monitor plant performance.
• Use analytics to identify improvements for efficiency and cash flow.
• Coordinate engineering changes, line extensions, or new launches for material flow.
• Facilitate production meetings and manage backlog visibility.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

3-5 years experience

Supply chain knowledge

Excellent communication

Analytical/problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Motivation/strong work ethic

Excel/Power BI/Business Objects

CPSM or APICS certification a plus

Education

B.S. in Supply Chain or related

APICS CPSM certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Business Objects

Job description

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The Planning Manager is responsible for planning/scheduling product line areas and provides guidance and mentorship to a team of planners that manage all production planning and inventory control for the Fenton Facility. The individual serves as a critical member of the plant leadership team by providing oversite of plant activities as related to material flow and customer service. Provides leadership influence to help assure facility goals are met related to safety, quality, productivity, and customer service. Develops, implements, and maintains programs designed to reduce costs, improve inventory turns, and optimize customer service levels. Leads and supports all assigned personnel to maximize their contribution to the success of the business and develop their talent to the fullest extent of career potential. This position will work closely with the production supervisors/managers as well as divisional teams to ensure effective planning/scheduling and sourcing decisions to meet customer expectations.

• Serves as a member of the plant leadership team and provides management and support necessary to achieve local, division, and corporate initiatives and objectives.
• Manages all aspects of the production schedule to ensure capacity planning and appropriate inventory levels with integrity to maintain stock items and that made-to-order products are produced in a timely manner.
• Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of plant performance.
• Uses business analytics on metrics and procedures to suggest improvements to increase efficiency and cash flow.
• Acts as part of the team coordinating engineering changes, product line extension, or new product launches to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions.
• Facilitates company-wide production meetings and maintains intimate knowledge of backlog orders.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor's Degree required (Supply Chain degree desirable).
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in business or industry.
• Supply chain management and planning/scheduling knowledge with manufacturing experience or knowledge.
• Excellent communication, project management, and relationship building skills.
• Strong analytical, business process analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills & ability to engage and communicate with internal & external customers.
• High motivation and results-oriented work ethic.
• High proficiency and capability in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Business Objects, and data analytics processes.
• CPSM or APICS certification a plus.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Electrical Solutions

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.