Senior Supply Chain Planner: Demand & Inventory

Alfa Laval; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval in Richmond, VA is seeking a Master Planner to translate demand forecasts into effective mid‑term supply plans. You will lead planning activities across product groups, balance demand and production capacity, and mitigate risks to ensure product availability and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years in manufacturing planning, with strong data analytics and ERP/planning tool experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, materials planning, or a related role within manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems and planning tools.
• Knowledge of supply chain planning principles, inventory management, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to use data to support decision‑making.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across functions and levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate supply chain planning activities with product groups and operations teams.
• Facilitate monthly supply reviews and drive actions to address supply risks and gaps; develop inventory strategies.
• Convert demand forecasts into actionable supply and component plans.
• Maintain planning data integrity and support decision‑making through analysis and reporting.
• Monitor supply chain performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner cross‑functionally to optimize end‑to‑end supply chain processes and support continuity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, process enhancements, and waste reduction efforts.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate supply chain risks to maintain operational efficiency and customer service.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Planning tools

Job description

Alfa Laval in Richmond, VA is seeking a Master Planner to translate demand forecasts into effective mid‑term supply plans. You will lead planning activities across product groups, balance demand and production capacity, and mitigate risks to ensure product availability and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years in manufacturing planning, with strong data analytics and ERP/planning tool experience.