Strategic External Supply Planner – Contract Manufacturing

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is seeking a Lead External Supply Planner to manage contract manufacturing supply plans, optimize supplier performance, and mitigate risks across a global network. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration to meet production commitments.

You will work hybrid, with formal responsibility for CTB readiness, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives across suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in supplier management in manufacturing.
• Experience managing global sourcing projects with complex supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of supply plans for contract manufacturing partners.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements in delivery reliability and capacity utilization.
• Coordinate capacity reviews with internal and external partners to align production priorities.

Skills

Supplier management

Global sourcing

Manufacturing processes

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Financial acumen

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Oracle Sourcing

Job description

S&C Electric Company is seeking a Lead External Supply Planner to manage contract manufacturing supply plans, optimize supplier performance, and mitigate risks across a global network. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration to meet production commitments.

You will work hybrid, with formal responsibility for CTB readiness, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives across suppliers and internal teams.