Senior Supply Chain Planner

LHH; Anoka (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401K plan

Medical benefits

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Anoka, MN seeks a Senior Planner to own product lifecycle planning, inventory strategy, and cross-functional project coordination. The role supports new product introductions, phase-outs, and ensuring correct inventory levels across the lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in supply chain planning within industrial manufacturing, strong SAP/Oracle ERP experience, and solid S&OP/demand planning skills. Hybrid schedule with remote day each week is offered.

Qualifications

• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification required.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, materials planning or inventory management.
• Industrial manufacturing experience required.
• ERP experience with SAP or Oracle strongly preferred.
• Experience with S&OP, demand planning and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning activities for NPI and end-of-life transitions.
• Balance inventory levels to minimize excess stock and prevent shortages.
• Coordinate with engineering, product management, manufacturing and supply chain teams for launches.
• Monitor timelines and ensure planning stays on schedule.
• Analyze inventory, demand, and supply data to support decisions.
• Generate reports and provide insights to leadership and partners.
• Support S&OP initiatives and inventory optimization efforts.
• Identify process improvements and drive efficiency.
• Build cross-department relationships and act as a key supply chain partner.
• Use ERP systems to manage planning activities and drive data-based decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Senior Planner | Supply Chain & Product Lifecycle Planning

LHH Recruitment Solutions | Anoka, MN (4 Days Onsite, 1 Day Remote) Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

LHH is partnering with a growing industrial manufacturing organization in the Anoka area to hire a Senior Planner. This is a newly created role focused on product lifecycle planning, inventory strategy, and cross-functional project coordination. This position will play a key role in supporting new product introductions, product phase-outs, and ensuring the right inventory is available at the right time throughout the product lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional who enjoys collaborating with engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and leadership teams while driving planning initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning activities related to new product introductions (NPI) and product end-of-life transitions.
• Develop strategies to balance inventory levels, minimize excess stock, and prevent shortages.
• Coordinate with engineering, product management, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure successful product launches and transitions.
• Monitor project timelines and ensure planning activities remain on schedule.
• Analyze inventory, demand, and supply chain data to support business decisions.
• Generate reports and provide insights to leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) initiatives and inventory optimization efforts.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased operational efficiency.
• Build strong working relationships across departments and act as a key supply chain partner throughout the organization.
• Utilize ERP systems to manage planning activities and drive data-based decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent) required.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, materials planning, inventory management, or related functions.
• Industrial manufacturing experience required.
• Strong background in production planning and understanding of manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting product lifecycle management, new product introductions, and inventory planning.
• ERP experience required, preferably SAP or Oracle.
• Experience with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, and inventory management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Background

• Production Planner
• Supply Chain Planner
• Master Scheduler
• Inventory Planner
• Supply Chain Analyst with manufacturing planning experience

Why Join?

• Newly created position with strong visibility across the organization.
• Opportunity to partner with engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and leadership teams.
• Clear growth potential within supply chain and operations.
• Collaborative team environment with mentorship and support.
• Hybrid schedule offering one remote day per week.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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