Senior Supply Chain Planner

Generac; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac in Wisconsin seeks a Supply Planner III to own end-to-end supply planning for a product category, shaping inventory targets and capacity with a focus on service and cost. You will drive SIOP discussions, scenario planning, risk mitigation, and cross-functional alignment.

You will mentor junior planners, lead 0–12 month supply plans, and collaborate with Operations, Procurement, and Finance to optimize network performance and working capital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 4 years of purchasing, planning, or related experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Owns end-to-end supply strategy for assigned categories, including inventory, capacity, and service performance.
• Defines inventory targets and aligns capacity with demand and capital objectives.
• Leads development and execution of 0–12 month supply plans.
• Mentors planners to elevate planning capability and execution discipline.
• Presents supply strategies and trade-offs to senior leadership.

Skills

Supply planning

Cross-functional alignment

Project management

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP ERP

S&OP processes

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

The Supply Planner III owns and leads end-to-end supply planning for a product category or business segment. This role establishes supply strategy, including inventory targets, capacity alignment, and NPI integration, balancing service, cost, and working capital across the network. This position operates at a strategic level within the SIOP process, leading supply discussions, driving scenario planning, and influencing cross-functional decisions. The Supply Planner III proactively identifies risks and opportunities, ensures alignment across functions, and mentors planners to elevate planning capability and execution discipline

Major Responsibilities:

• Owns and leads end-to-end supply strategy for assigned categories, including inventory, capacity, and service performance
• Establishes and governs finished goods inventory targets aligned to service, cost, and working capital objectives
• Defines and drives capacity and plant rate strategies in partnership with operations to enable scalable and efficient production
• Leads development and execution of supply plans across a 0–12 month horizon, ensuring alignment with demand, constraints, and business priorities
• Owns supply-side integration of NPI and product lifecycle management, including phase-in/phase-out strategies and risk mitigation
• Proactively identifies supply/demand imbalances and lead cross-functional resolution plans with clear trade-off decisions
• Optimizes inventory positioning across the network to balance service levels, cost, and responsiveness
• Influences and aligns cross-functional stakeholders (Demand Planning, Operations, Procurement, Finance) to ensure integrated decision-making
• Leads supply inputs into the SIOP process, including scenario development, risk identification, and executive-ready recommendations
• Presents supply strategies, risks, and trade-offs to senior leadership, enabling informed business decisions
• Drives continuous improvement in planning processes, parameters, and system capabilities to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Owns S&OE execution in partnership with plant operations, ensuring plan adherence and rapid issue resolution
• Mentors and develops supply planners, elevating team capability, analytical rigor, and business acumen
• Leads and/or sponsors continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across supply planning and broader supply chain
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent related experience in Supply Chain within a similar working environment
• 4 years of purchasing, planning, or related experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
• Materials or Supply Chain certifications preferred
• Experience with Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) best practices
• Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to successfully manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment
• Ability to evaluate situations objectively and demonstrate the ability to make decisions that are intended to have a positive impact on work performance or area and the total business
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments in order to complete them on time
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving, contract negotiation and project management
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong project management and analytical skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Great Reasons to work for Generac:

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co‑workers
• Eligible for summer hours! (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm‑affected areas to repair generators
• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
• Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
• Product loan and discount programs

Office Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer‑based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Great Reasons to work for Generac:

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co‑workers
• Eligible for summer hours! (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm‑affected areas to repair generators
• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
• Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
• Product loan and discount programs

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.