Senior Supply Chain Planner - Clean Technology

Generac Power Systems Inc; North Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc in Wisconsin seeks a Supply Planner III to own end-to-end supply planning for a product category and drive inventory targets, capacity alignment, and NPI integration. You will lead SIOP discussions and coordinate with Demand Planning, Operations, Procurement, and Finance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in manufacturing planning, with SAP or ERP experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a track record of cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience in Supply Chain.
• Minimum 4 years purchasing, planning, or related experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with S&OP best practices and ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Owns end-to-end supply strategy for assigned categories including inventory and service performance.
• Leads development and execution of supply plans for 0–12 months aligned to demand and constraints.
• Defines capacity and plant rate strategies in partnership with operations.
• Drives NPI integration and lifecycle management in supply planning.
• Leads S&OE inputs and presents risks and trade-offs to leadership.
• Mentors and develops junior supply planners.

Skills

Supply planning

S&OP

Problem solving

Project management

Contract negotiation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

4 years of purchasing/planning experience

Tools

SAP ERP

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 disciplineMajor Responsibilities:Owns and leads end-to-end supply strategy for assigned categories, including inventory, capacity, and service performanceEstablishes and governs finished goods inventory targets aligned to service, cost, and working capital objectivesDefines and drives capacity and plant rate strategies in partnership with operations to enable scalable and efficient productionLeads development and execution of supply plans across a 0–12 month horizon, ensuring alignment with demand, constraints, and business prioritiesOwns supply-side integration of NPI and product lifecycle management, including phase-in/phase-out strategies and risk mitigationProactively identifies supply/demand imbalances and lead cross-functional resolution plans with clear trade-off decisionsOptimizes inventory positioning across the network to balance service levels, cost, and responsivenessInfluences and aligns cross-functional stakeholders (Demand Planning, Operations, Procurement, Finance) to ensure integrated decision-makingLeads supply inputs into the SIOP process, including scenario development, risk identification, and executive-ready recommendationsPresents supply strategies, risks, and trade-offs to senior leadership, enabling informed business decisionsDrives continuous improvement in planning processes, parameters, and system capabilities to increase efficiency and accuracyOwns S&OE execution in partnership with plant operations, ensuring plan adherence and rapid issue resolutionMentors and develops supply planners, elevating team capability, analytical rigor, and business acumenLeads and/or sponsors continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across supply planning and broader supply chainMinimum Job Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent related experience in Supply Chain within a similar working environment4 years of purchasing, planning, or related experience in a manufacturing environmentPreferred Job Requirements:Bachelors degree in Business or Supply Chain Management Materials or Supply Chain certifications preferredExperience with Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) best practicesExperience using SAP or equivalent ERPKnowledge / Skills / Abilities:Ability to successfully manage shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environmentAbility 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 businessAbility to organize and prioritize work assignments in order to complete them on timeDemonstrated skills in problem solving, contract negotiation and project managementWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteStrong project management and analytical skillsEffective verbal and written communication skillsGreat Reasons to work for Generac:Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many moreState-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activitiesScheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workersEligible 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 generatorsWe 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 programsOffice 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 moreState-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activitiesScheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workersEligible 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 generatorsWe 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.”