Sr Manager, Supply Chain Planning

Lead the Supply Chain Planning function at the Altoona facility in the management and continuous improvement of inventory turns, inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, and production achievement. Primary responsibilities include ownership of the site-level sales and operations planning process (S&OP), plant scheduling, inbound material coordination, inventory management, outbound shipping, and kanban replenishment systems.
This role is expected to drive execution and continuous improvement of materials flow — from receipt of purchased goods through delivery of finished product — serving as the primary operational bridge between corporate procurement and the Altoona Focus Factories (TLS, Red Jacket, DRB).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage inventory levels across all site locations to meet build requirements while continually driving down excess inventory and improving working capital in support of plant KPIs and financial targets.
• Coordinate inbound material flow from the corporate procurement team, ensuring purchased goods are received, stored, and delivered to production lines in support of active build schedules.
• Oversee outbound shipping and logistics operations, ensuring finished goods are delivered to customers accurately and on time.
• Work with corporate purchasing to align procurement lead times, order quantities, and delivery schedules with site inventory targets and production plans.
• Effectively manage all inventory transactions (volume and accuracy) while striving to reduce errors and improve transactional integrity across all three site locations.
• Monitor levels of excess and obsolete inventory and disposition appropriately in coordination with operations and finance.
• Lead and execute the site S&OP process, aligning plant build targets with end customer demand, supplier delivery schedules, and company financial targets.
• Maintain full responsibility for plant activities during physical inventory events while implementing and sustaining a robust cycle counting program.
• Drive performance improvements and accountability across the operations team with regard to inventory integrity, material flow accuracy, and product availability.
• Execute short-term and mid-term improvement objectives and report results weekly/monthly through Policy Deployment and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Maintain, optimize, and continuously improve the site kanban materials replenishment system, ensuring pull signals are accurate, current, and responsive to production demand changes.
• Act as the primary operational liaison between corporate purchasing and the Focus Factories/Product Lines (TLS, Red Jacket, DRB) to ensure alignment of supply and build goals, and to resolve material availability issues quickly.
• Establish and maintain communication with the supply base as needed to reduce supply disruptions and support achievement of build plans.
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of direct reports including: Sr. Manager, Shipping & Logistics; Supervisor, Production & Inventory Control; and Manager, Material Planning.

WHO YOU ARE — QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or an equivalent field of study. Advanced degree a plus.
• Effective people leader with demonstrated ability to coordinate efforts across functions and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization — downward, laterally, and upward.
• Ability to balance tactical day-to-day execution against monthly and quarterly targets while maintaining a 1–3 year operational improvement mindset consistent with functional strategy ownership.
• 6+ years of materials, inventory, and supply chain management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Minimum 2 years of direct people leadership experience required.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing tools, with emphasis on pull replenishment and kanban systems required.
• Effective problem solver with the ability to differentiate symptoms from root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Proficient in ERP systems (super-user level preferred) and capable of leveraging system data to drive inventory, scheduling, and material flow decisions.
• Strong working knowledge of S&OP processes, production scheduling, cycle counting, and warehouse/logistics operations.
• Experience managing cross-functional handoffs between procurement, warehousing, production, and shipping functions strongly preferred.

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Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Sick leave amount may vary based on state or local laws applicable to the applicant’s geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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