Strategic Supply Planning Manager - Lead Inventory Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

tuition reimbursement

medical, dental, and vision insurance

prescription drug coverage

401(k) retirement plan

short-term disability insurance

8 weeks paid birthing leave

2 weeks paid bonding leave

life and long-term disability保险

12 days paid time off

2 paid well-being days

1 paid volunteer day

12 paid holidays

3 floating holidays per year

Job summary

Lennox, based in Richardson, TX, is seeking a Supply Planning Manager to lead a team of supply planners, ensuring high service levels and optimal inventory within the financial plan. The role focuses on inventory targets, turns, and working capital management.

You will develop proactive strategies, guide complex planning decisions, oversee the planning system, and mentor direct reports, while coordinating with cross-functional partners to align supply plans with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 8 years of related experience; APICS or equivalent certification required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Good organization skills and attention to detail.
• Solid customer relations skills.
• Inventory analysis proficiency; analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Expert with SAP or other advanced planning systems.
• 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

APICS certification

Supply chain management

Inventory analysis

SAP

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lennox, based in Richardson, TX, is seeking a Supply Planning Manager to lead a team of supply planners, ensuring high service levels and optimal inventory within the financial plan. The role focuses on inventory targets, turns, and working capital management.

You will develop proactive strategies, guide complex planning decisions, oversee the planning system, and mentor direct reports, while coordinating with cross-functional partners to align supply plans with business goals.