Supply Planning Manager

MAHLE GmbH; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE Aftermarket (US) OB in Olive Branch, MS seeks a Supply Planning Manager to lead BU3 North America planning. You will oversee a team of planners, manage ~$65M annual purchasing, and drive CSL, inventory health, and supply continuity across the network.

You will partner with cross-functional teams and utilize SAP MM/PP to ensure optimized supply planning and S&OP outcomes, contributing to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, operations management, engineering, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in supply planning, materials planning, production planning, inventory management, or SC operations.
• 3+ years of people leadership managing planning teams, coaching and talent development.
• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, distribution, or aftermarket preferred.
• Experience with high-SKU-count supply chains (+30K) preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems, SAP MM/PP, and related planning modules.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and planning.
• Experience with forecasting tools and inventory optimization.

Responsibilities

• Maximize product availability and CSL by fulfilling orders in quantity and time.
• Manage and optimize BU3 North America inventory (~$40M) balancing service and working capital.
• Lead and develop Materials and Production Planners for accountability and improvement.
• Coordinate supply of components from internal and external suppliers for uninterrupted availability.
• Develop production and assembly plans to maximize fill rates while maintaining inventories.
• Support S&OP with planning data, inventory analysis, and capacity assessments.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance, backlogs, and escalation to mitigate risks.
• Ensure SAP MM/PP usage and related planning platforms compliance.

Job description

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Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.
MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2025). Join our MAHLE team! #weshapefuturemobility

Your Contribution

The Supply Planning Manager is responsible for leading supply planning activities across BU3 North America, ensuring optimal product availability, inventory performance, and supply continuity. The role oversees approximately $65 million in annual purchasing volume while leading a team of material and production planners. Through effective supplier management, production planning, and S&OP participation, this position drives customer service performance, working capital optimization, and operational excellence across the North American supply chain network.

This role is responsible to:

• Maximize product availability and customer service level (CSL1) by ensuring customer orders are fulfilled in the requested quantity and within the requested delivery timeframe.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels for BU3 North America product lines, including Filters, Thermal, and Gaskets, with inventory responsibility of approximately $40 million, balancing service, working capital, and inventory health objectives.
• Lead, and develop Materials Planners and Production Planners, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Plan and coordinate the supply of components and finished goods from internal and external suppliers to ensure uninterrupted product availability.
• Develop and execute production and assembly plans to maximize fill rates for sets and kits while maintaining operational efficiency and inventory targets.
• Support the S&OP process by providing supply planning data, inventory analysis, and capacity assessments.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance, manage supplier backlogs, and lead escalation processes to mitigate supply risks and maintain continuity of supply.
• Ensure compliance with operational purchasing, production planning, and demand planning processes utilizing SAP tools and systems, including SAP MM, SAP PP, GIB, and related planning platforms.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans related to supplier constraints, demand fluctuations, inventory imbalances, and capacity limitations.
• Collaborate with Strategic Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, Product Management, Manufacturing, Logistics, Sales, Customer Service, Controlling, and HR to ensure alignment of business priorities and supply chain objectives.
• Support strategic initiatives and process improvements that enhance supply chain efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall business performance.

Your Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in Supply Planning, Materials Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Operations.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience managing planning teams, including coaching, performance management, and talent development.
• Previous experience in automotive, manufacturing, distribution, or aftermarket environment is preferred.
• Experience managing high-SKU-count (+30K) supply chains preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP MM, PP, and related planning modules.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and planning tools.
• Experience with supply chain planning systems, forecasting tools, and inventory optimization methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and make data-driven decisions.

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s)

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#DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people.

Facts about the job

Entry level: Experienced hires

Part- / Full-time: Full Time

Functional area: Logistics

Department: BU3 Lifecycle and Mobility

Location: Olive Branch, MS, US, 38654

Company: MAHLE Aftermarket (US) OB

Your future at MAHLE

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.