Plant Supply Planning Manager

Lozier; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Health Clinic

401(k) with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Career Development Programs

Relocation benefits available

Casual dress

Company bonus potential

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Lozier is seeking a Plant Supply Planning Manager to oversee plant-level supply planning, production scheduling, inventory and material planning to meet customer demand. You will drive the SIOP process and coordinate with plant and corporate leadership to balance supply and demand, mitigate risks, and optimize inventory turns.

The role leads cross-functional teams, develops mid-to-long-term scenarios, and champions continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or another related field is preferred (Master is desired).
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in a supply chain role (manufacturing environment) when degreed; minimum of 13 years if non-degreed.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience leading teams within a complex supply chain or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of plant supply planning and production scheduling teams.
• Balance supply and demand, identify supply risks, and develop mitigation plans.
• Establish and achieve plant-level inventory targets and support on-time, in-full service levels.

Job description

ABOUT LOZIER

Every day, millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment, our products keep retail moving. If you’ve shopped in a store or ordered online, chances are you’ve experienced what we build. For 70 years and counting, Lozier Corporation has been the industry leader trusted by top brands across the country. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities nationwide, we combine innovation, advanced manufacturing, and a people‑centric culture to shape the future of retail. At Lozier, you’ll join a team that designs industry‑leading solutions, builds products retailers and warehouses depend on, and be part of a company that prioritizes growth and development of its workforce.

Want to learn more about our culture and what it's like to work at Lozier? Watch this short Come Work With Me video to hear directly from a team member about their experiences and what makes our company a great place to build a career.

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities across the U.S., Lozier Corporation is the leading manufacturer of products used by retailers in stores and warehouses, with a vision to be operationally excellent in support of retail’s present and future. Retailers have relied on our quality products and service since 1956.

BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE

• Company bonus potential.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
• Monday thru Friday schedule, onsite.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Plant Supply Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing plant‑level supply planning, production scheduling, inventory, and material planning activities to fulfill customer demand within a specific plant. The role contributes to long‑term supply chain strategies for the plant and serves as the plant‑level leader for the SIOP process and the scheduling and supply planning teams. The Plant Supply Planning Manager partners with cross‑functional stakeholders, including plant and corporate leadership, to balance supply and demand, identify supply risks, and develop mitigation plans. The role is accountable for establishing and achieving inventory targets at the plant level and supporting on‑time and in‑full service levels to meet demand. The Plant Supply Planning Manager develops and communicates mid‑to‑long‑term scenarios that balance supply, demand, capacity, inventory, and operational requirements and leads cross‑functional efforts to resolve or mitigate supply risks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate leadership by championing Lozier’s Mission, Vision and Core Values and teaching the Lozier Leadership Model.
• Build trust and confidence through honesty, integrity, authenticity, and consistent leadership.
• Effectively lead the development of the supply planning and production scheduling teams, promoting effective team communication and supporting and coaching employees in their career development.
• Develop supply planners to ensure supply planning is effectively managed across the full MRP horizon for the plant.
• Develop production planners and ensure proper use of planning and exception reports.
• Coach and guide supply and production planners on how to maximize capacity, including but not limited to level loading.
• Champion strategic opportunities across the plant to ensure continued service improvement for long‑term performance, and effectively communicate strategies, risks, and opportunities to plant and corporate leadership.
• Develop proactive strategies to anticipate and mitigate issues and risks across supply, capacity, inventory, and production plans.
• Contribute to standardized weekly and monthly planning processes, including MPS and SIOP preparation, for the assigned plant.
• Monitor finished goods and sub‑assembly inventory levels, slow‑moving and obsolete inventory, and capacity constraints utilization across the plant, and communicate strategies to mitigate inventory risk to plant and corporate leadership.
• Establish, monitor, and drive achievement of plant‑level inventory turns targets.
• Understand material needs and ensure plans to fulfil them are aligned with plant‑wide objectives.
• Provide support for resolving issues that arise during the execution of supply plans, such as unexpected changes in demand or delays in shipments.
• Lead weekly Tier 4 scheduling meetings at the plant level.
• Continuously seek out opportunities to improve planning processes, inventory turns, and reduce costs at plant level.
• Lead plant level Kaizen events and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completed assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or another related field experienced preferred. Master degree is desired.

Experience: Minimum of 9 years of experience in a supply chain role, preferably in supply planning, production planning, or scheduling within a manufacturing environment, if degreed. Minimum of 13 years of experience in a supply chain role, preferably in supply planning, production planning, or scheduling within a manufacturing environment, if non‑degreed. Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience leading teams within a complex supply chain or manufacturing environment.

Required Skills:

• Strong tactical and strategic planning skills.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex planning issues, risks, and recommendations to plant and corporate leadership.
• Supply management and planning.
• Capacity planning and utilization management.
• Inventory management including inventory levels, turns, excess and obsolete inventory, and service requirements.
• Knowledge and experience using KPIs to measure operational and financial performance and drive corrective action.
• Lean manufacturing principles, including Gemba walks and Kaizen.
• Team leadership and development across a complex supply chain environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Supply Chain ERP experience; Oracle EBS 12.2.6 or greater Participation in Oracle EBS/ASCP design teams and leads site installation for new systems.
• Forecasting.
• Data Analytics.
• Certification in APICS CPIM or APICS CSCP / APICS Principles of Operations Planning.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management or other professional designation preferred.

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Ability to travel to plant or customer locations as needed.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing setting, upstairs, downstairs, and factory floor.
• Must demonstrate adaptability and responsiveness to off‑schedule requests or emergencies in support of business‑critical functions.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at‑will” basis.

When it comes to employers, we understand you have choices – and that you want more than a job. You want the opportunity to learn and grow, to be recognized for your efforts and accomplishments, to be treated with respect and have a sense of pride and belonging. That’s what a career at Lozier is all about. Our future success relies on the same thing that’s carried us for more than 65 years – a committed team of employees working together to achieve goals and provide our customers with the best product in the industry.