Planning Supervisor - Lincoln, NH

Hubbell Incorporated; Lincoln (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Planning Supervisor in Lincoln, New Hampshire, to lead production planning activities in an SAP-driven environment. The role involves optimizing planning processes, driving S&OP integration, and ensuring alignment between demand, supply, and inventory.

The ideal candidate will possess over 7 years of supply chain experience, along with strong leadership skills and extensive knowledge of SAP PP and MM modules. Join us in achieving operational excellence and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of supply chain or production planning experience in an SAP environment.
• 3-5 years of team leadership experience.
• Deep understanding of MRP logic, planning strategies, and SAP master data structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead all production planning activities within an SAP-driven manufacturing environment.
• Oversee and manage optimization of planning to balance service, cost, and inventory targets.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage planning data and generate reports.

Skills

SAP PP (Production Planning)

SAP MM (Materials Management)

Leadership

Process Improvement

Supply Chain Management

Education

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

Tools

SAP APO

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job Overview

The Planning Supervisor is responsible for leading all production planning activities within an SAP-driven manufacturing environment. This role owns the integrity, optimization, and execution of planning processes across SAP (PP/MM) systems, ensuring seamless alignment between demand, supply, capacity, and inventory. The Planning Supervisor drives S&OP integration, data accuracy, and system governance while leading a high-performing team and enabling operational and strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• SAP Planning Leadership & Governance
  • Own and govern all planning-related activities within SAP (PP/MM modules), ensuring standardization and best-practice utilization.
  • Maintain and optimize key SAP planning parameters.
  • Drive system discipline and compliance across planning processes (MPS/MRP runs, exception management).
  • Partner with IT and SAP functional teams to implement system enhancements, upgrades, and continuous improvements.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planners operating within SAP.
  • Build deep SAP capability across the team, including transaction proficiency and analytical skills.
  • Establish standard work, training programs, and documentation for SAP planning processes.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, data accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Integrated Production Planning (SAP-Driven) and S&OP / IBP Integration
  • Lead execution of MPS (Master Production Scheduling) and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) within SAP.
  • Translate demand signals into actionable production and procurement plans through SAP.
  • Oversee and manage optimization of planning to balance service, cost, and inventory targets.
  • Ensure strong alignment between SAP planning outputs and S&OP / IBP processes.
  • Collaborate with demand planning to improve forecast consumption and planning accuracy within SAP.
  • Support deployment or enhancement of SAP IBP or APO (if applicable) for advanced planning capabilities.
  • Provide scenario modeling and data-driven insights to leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials.
  • Coordinate with manufacturing to optimize resource utilization and minimize downtime.
  • Communicate with customer service and sales teams to manage order fulfillment and lead times.
  • Serve as the key SAP planning interface with stakeholders, providing visibility into constraints, system exceptions, and supply risks, and influencing enterprise decisions using SAP-driven insights.
• Systems & Reporting
  • Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage planning data and generate reports.
  • Analyze production metrics and KPIs to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Ensure data accuracy and integrity within planning systems.
  • Ensure high-quality master data in SAP.
  • Leverage SAP reporting tools (e.g., SAP Analytics, embedded reports) for actionable insights.
• Process and Continuous Improvement & Optimization
  • Identify and implement process enhancements to improve planning efficiency and accuracy.
  • Lead initiatives to enhance SAP planning efficiency and reduce manual workarounds.
  • Identify and eliminate root causes of MRP instability (e.g., master data errors, poor parameters).
  • Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives leveraging SAP data visibility.
  • Standardize planning processes across value streams where applicable.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • SAP MRP stability and exception management effectiveness
  • On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery
  • Forecast accuracy (via SAP consumption)
  • Inventory turns and days of supply
  • Master data accuracy rate
  • Schedule adherence and capacity utilization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of supply chain or production planning experience in an SAP environment
• 3-5 years of team leadership experience
• Strong hands‑on expertise in:
  • SAP PP (Production Planning)
  • SAP MM (Materials Management)
• Experience with SAP APO or IBP strongly preferred
• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred
• Deep understanding of MRP logic, planning strategies, and SAP master data structures
• Proven ability to lead system-driven process transformation

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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.