Senior Supply Planning Manager - SAP & Inventory Strategy

Lennox International; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 106,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short-term disability insurance

Birthing leave (8 weeks) & bonding

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Lennox International is seeking a Supply Planning Manager in the United States to lead a team of supply planners, optimize inventory, and ensure high service levels within the company’s financial plan. The role emphasizes collaboration, process improvements, and strategic direction for supply chain initiatives.

The position requires extensive experience in supply planning, SAP expertise, and robust communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• APICS or equivalent certification required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Good organization skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Solid customer relations skills.
• Inventory analysis proficiency; expert analytical, mathematical and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Expert with SAP or other advanced planning system technology.
• Broad expertise in supply chain management, purchasing, and inventory planning.
• Ability to recruit, interview, select, and develop professional team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop proactive strategies to anticipate and mitigate supply-planning issues and risks.
• Provide consultative guidance on the most complex aspects of developing inventory supply plans.
• Manage supply planning system and process improvements.
• Provide leadership to direct reports and team members.
• Perform inventory segmentation.
• Manage inventory of new and phase-out parts.
• Validate and meet the monthly inventory days of supply and facilitate the reduction of excess inventory.
• Assist in setting strategic direction for supply chain initiatives.

Skills

Supply chain management

Inventory planning

Analytical skills

Leadership

Excel

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

APICS certification or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lennox International is seeking a Supply Planning Manager in the United States to lead a team of supply planners, optimize inventory, and ensure high service levels within the company’s financial plan. The role emphasizes collaboration, process improvements, and strategic direction for supply chain initiatives.

The position requires extensive experience in supply planning, SAP expertise, and robust communication skills.