Manager Corporate Supply Planning

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We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? This role is primarily responsible for supply planning, monitoring, course correcting and exception management as per SIOP (Sales Inventory & Operations) process. They will lead and develop a team of supply planning professionals who manage the organization's purchasing, inventory control, and production planning activities to ensure that the company has the right products at the right time and at the appropriate cost. The Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for inventory management, production planning, and lead time reduction initiatives. Additionally, this role will collaborate closely with senior management, sales and marketing teams, and suppliers to manage supply chain challenges and ensure customer demand is met. Major Responsibilities: Designs and directs the work of the team. Selects, coaches, and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance by recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline when necessary.(Suppply Planners, Analysts, buyers) Develops and/or recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives. Balance supply and demand across current network of manufacturing sites and select suppliers. Drive resolution for supply/demand imbalances in volume and mix by performing scenario planning and collaborating with sales, demand planning & marketing to improve supplier requirement forecasts. Responsible for planning in capacity constrained supply base, communicating product availability through value streams and appropriate forums. Facilitate site planning discussions to escalate/manage short term supply issues and drive towards solutions to mitigate supply risk (S&OE) Managing constraints - co-ordinate, communicate and make agreements with involved parties to provide a solution, short/mid/long term Manage inventory health through optimum safety stocks and ensuring no stock outs Accountable for Supply Planning and Collaboration stages of SIOP Maintain Master data accuracy for Planning & Operational procurement (safety stocks, lead times, etc.) Distribution planning for SKU levels across multi-site distribution models Responsible for Supply Chain Readiness for NPI, Product Transition Planning PI/PO, minimize E&O risk. Key Metrics: Inventory (In-Stock, DIOH), OTS, schedule attainment, lead time. Ensure that the supply planning process is sustained to the minimum level of agreed upon maturity Maintain tracking of attendees, action plan log, outcomes, and summaries of supply planning meetings. Continuously seek feedback from stakeholders on the process. Use metrics and analytical tools to understand areas for opportunity and change. Periodically conduct health check on the process and outcome. Manage supply planning system Responsible for training, development, and management of talent within supply planning team. Influence lead facility-based planning / scheduling (Matrix) Drive continuous improvement SIOP culture across planning team Drive and implement best practices and standardization of each supply planning meetings agenda, content and template. Ensure actionable, quantifiable outcomes. Document current process and identify challenges and options to improve Minimum Job Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business, or equivalent education 5 years' experience in supply planning and/or demand management in make & buy environment 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment Preferred Job Requirements: Data Savvy, experienced in using BI tools SAP experience Strong understanding of Primary Working Capital and replenishment strategies Seasonal MTS planning along with lead time Assembly to Order fulfillment models 3 years' experience managing in a matrix environment, across multiple business groups, with direct line reports and dotted line / indirect reports Experience with IBP (Integrated Business Planning Software) Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Strong influence and change management skills, especially in a matrix environment with cross-functional stakeholders (see key relationships) Ability to present information clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work collaboratively across business units' hierarchy and functions Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, with excellent Excel skills Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams with proven abilities to influence others Office Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required

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