Supply Chain Planning Manager

Summary

The Supply Chain Planning Manager leads the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process while owning material planning, inventory optimization, and item master data governance. Responsible for translating demand and supply signals into system-driven planning parameters that ensure optimal inventory levels, high service performance, and efficient network flow.

Highland Park, IL

• Competitive compensation that recognizes your skills, experience, and impact
• Performance-based annual bonuses that reward results and contributions
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your well-being
• 401(k) with a 4% company match to help you invest in your future
• 8 paid company holidays to rest, recharge, and maintain work-life balance

• Lead monthly SIOP process across demand, supply, and finance
• Own inventory strategy including service levels, turns, and excess & obsolete inventory
• Manage material planning strategy and ensure alignment with demand signals
• Oversee transfer order strategy to balance inventory across locations
• Own item master data and planning parameters (lead time, Min/Mult Qtys, reorder points, that are in line with the sourcing rules and negotiated terms)
• Ensure system settings drive correct purchasing and inventory behavior that meet our business objectives
• Monitor KPIs such as fill rate, back-orders, inventory value, inventory turns
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Product Marketing, and Finance
• Lead and develop the SIOPs and Planning Team

• SIOP decisions are effectively translated into system execution
• Inventory is optimized across the network
• Service levels are achieved with minimal excess inventory
• Planning parameters accurately drive purchasing and transfers

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related experience
• Experience: 5–10+ years in supply chain, planning, or purchasing leadership roles
• Strong ERP and data analytics experience

The duties and responsibilities outlined here are representative but not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other tasks as necessary to meet business needs.

Autocar Parts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Autocar Parts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employees who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources.