Supply Planning Manager - Industrial Manufacturing

Production Planning & Execution:

• Lead the creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of production plans to balance customer demand, inventory, and available manufacturing resources (including plant capacity and workforce).
• Work with the demand planning team and customer desk to integrate customer orders, forecasts, and promotional activities into a rolling 24-month production plan.
• Develop and optimize production schedules to ensure efficient use of manufacturing assets, aligned with demand forecasts.
• Maintain alignment between the production plan and material planning to ensure timely procurement of necessary components and materials.
• Drive capacity and resource planning to support production schedules and optimize lead times.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with demand planners, the customer desk, vendor schedulers, and warehousing teams to ensure the production plan is rolled out effectively across all functions.
• Work with plant teams to align production schedules with available capacity, ensuring that manufacturing plants are equipped to meet the production demands.
• Coordinate with the logistics team to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and finished goods, keeping production on schedule.
• Maintain regular communication with sales and marketing teams to adjust plans as necessary based on market changes or customer requirements.

Capacity & Resource Management:

• Analyze plant capacity and resources (including manpower) to ensure the production plan is achievable. Work with plant leadership to resolve capacity bottlenecks and optimize resource allocation.
• Support plant teams in adjusting production schedules based on resource availability, ensuring that customer demands are met on time without overloading the plant or workforce.
• Manage the capacity planning process to ensure that there is always enough manufacturing capacity to meet customer demand, without excessive inventory build-up.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement:

• Drive operational excellence by identifying inefficiencies in the production planning process and implementing process improvements.
• Proactively manage production constraints (e.g., material shortages, machinery downtime, labor availability) to maintain stable and reliable production schedules.
• Identify potential disruptions and work with cross-functional teams to find solutions before they impact production schedules or customer deliveries.
• Lead initiatives for lean manufacturing and Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory strategies to improve cost efficiency and reduce waste.

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Monitor the production plan's adherence, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) like on-time production, forecast accuracy, and inventory levels.
• Provide detailed reports to leadership on production performance, highlighting any areas of concern and proposed solutions.
• Regularly update stakeholders on production progress and any deviations from the plan, including detailed action plans for recovery.
• Track and report production-related metrics, including capacity utilization, on-time delivery, stock levels, and adherence to the master production schedule (MPS).

Problem Resolution & Escalation:

• Act as the point of escalation for production planning issues, including delays, capacity constraints, and supply chain disruptions.
• Work closely with plant operations and logistics teams to address production issues quickly and minimize impact on customer service levels.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure the timely availability of critical materials needed to meet production schedules.

Vendor and Supply Chain Coordination:

• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure the availability of materials and components necessary to support the production plan.
• Collaborate with vendor schedulers to synchronize material lead times with production requirements.
• Ensure that material shortages or delays are identified early and resolve them proactively in collaboration with the supply chain team.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and develop the supply planning team, providing guidance on best practices, process improvements, and the execution of production schedules.
• Support the professional development of the planning team and ensure alignment with the organization's objectives.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability within the team and across functions to drive successful execution of the production plan.

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