Senior Supply Chain Planner - Clean Technology

generac; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Onsite gym & facilities

Summer hours

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Supply Planner III in Wisconsin to own end-to-end supply planning for a product category. You will set inventory targets, align capacity, and integrate NPI within the SIOP process, balancing service, cost, and working capital.

You will lead cross-functional discussions, develop scenarios, mentor planners, and drive improvements in planning processes and system capabilities to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of planning/purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Strong project management and analytical abilities are required.
• Experience with S&OP best practices and ERP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Owns end-to-end supply strategy for assigned categories.
• Defines inventory targets aligned to service, cost and working capital objectives.
• Drives capacity and plant rate strategies with operations.
• Leads development and execution of supply plans 0–12 month horizon.
• Mentors junior planners to raise planning capability.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

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

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 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