Planning, Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager

The Planning, Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for demand planning, production planning analysis, master data management, ERP/MRP configuration, and performance reporting to ensure accurate forecasts, efficient production schedules, and reliable data-driven insights. The successful candidate will collaborate across supply chain, operations, procurement, and IT to balance supply and demand, optimize inventory, and maintain high-quality master data for effective planning.

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data, market insights, and input from sales and marketing.
• Incorporate new product promotions, and business strategies into demand plans.
• Track and improve forecast accuracy; support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities.

• Translate demand forecasts into production, inventory, purchasing and capacity plans that align with manufacturing capabilities.
• Create and maintain production schedules, considering material availability, labor, and equipment capacity.
• Analyze production data and KPIs to identify risks, bottlenecks, shortages, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and scheduling processes.
• Configure and optimize MRP settings and parameters to improve planning effectiveness and responsiveness.
• Maintain an accurate backlog report

• Maintain planning-related master data in ERP/MRP systems, including BOMs, routings, material masters, and planning parameters.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and governance of planning master data across plants and functions.
• Conduct audits, resolve discrepancies, and support new product introductions (NPI) with accurate data setup.
• Implement and maintain ERP/MRP configurations that support accurate demand, supply, material and inventory planning.

• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to monitor operational performance, including forecast accuracy, backlog status, service levels, material shortages, capacity utilization, and inventory health.
• Provide management with actionable insights and trend analyses to support decision-making.
• Automate and streamline reporting processes where possible.

• Configure inventory to ABC inventory count processes.
• Actively manage inventory using automated reorder points by establishing a clear process to ensure replenishment orders are consistently executed, while maintaining inventory levels within defined thresholds (e.g., 80%).
• Oversee and streamline order-related communications, with a particular focus on effectively managing and communicating any changes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and switch gears easily.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data management
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills
• Data visualization and reporting expertise to translate data into actionable insights
• Continuous improvement and process optimization mindset
• Ability to take verbal instruction and develop and document ongoing processes
• The position is based in Billerica and requires no travel.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field  /li>
• 5-7 years of experience in demand planning, production planning, or supply chain analysis in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory management, and supply chain principles

This job description is only intended to summarize the duties required of the position and is not all-inclusive. The Planning, Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager may be required to perform other duties as directed.

Applicants for all US positions must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for employer sponsorship. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates requiring sponsorship for visas, including but not limited to TN, H1_B, F-1, STEM OPT/CPT, or any other authorization.

Responsible for demand and production planning, data management, and analysis to optimize supply, inventory, and forecasting accuracy.