Supply Planning Manager (Parts)

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

Who We Are

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

What Drives Success

As the Supply Planning Manager, the person in this position manages a team of supply planners who are responsible for providing the highest service level and facing fill rate within the working capital constraints of the financial plan. The manager is also responsible for inventory targets and order quantities, along with the key metrics of network and facing fill rates, inventory turns, and inventory working capital.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

What We Are Looking For

• Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires at least 8 years of related experience. APICS or equivalent certification required.Expert understanding of the product life cycle and underlying business planning requirements.
• 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 standard 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.

What We Offer

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $106,400 to $139,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits: Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: 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 insurance.

Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture: At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!

Disclaimers:The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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