Planning Manager

Overview

As part of the Snap-on Tools team, you’ll be joining an extraordinary company with a long industry standard. This role focuses on end‑to‑end forecasting, demand management, and purchasing activities for assigned product groups across domestic and international suppliers, aiming to optimize inventory levels and supply chain efficiency.

• Lead end‑to‑end forecasting, demand management, and purchasing activities for assigned product groups across domestic and international suppliers.
• Manage Demand Planning – Develop, adjust, and oversee demand forecasts for promotional and standard demand in collaboration with product, sales, and promotional teams.
• Coordinate Promotional Planning – Work with internal teams and suppliers to assess promotional demand, load requirements, and ensure supplier capacity meets delivery requirements.
• Optimize Inventory & Replenishment – Establish and maintain replenishment parameters (lead times, order quantities, safety stock) to balance service levels and inventory turns.
• Issue & Manage Purchase and Plant Transfer Orders – Oversee the release of planned and firm orders to suppliers, ensuring timely execution aligned with demand plans.
• Monitor & Improve Performance – Track inventory and service level metrics, identify gaps, report exceptions, and implement corrective actions to optimize supply chain efficiency.
• Lead & Develop Team – Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planners and buyers, fostering analytical capabilities and continuous improvement.

• BS/BA in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field with a strong analytical background. MBA is a plus.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in demand planning, supply chain management, inventory management, procurement, or 10 years in an adjacent field.
• Proven experience in forecasting, inventory optimization, and supplier collaboration within manufacturing, distribution, or retail environments.
• Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and demand planning/forecasting tools. Familiarity with Infor SSA LN, SAP ERP, and Blue Yonder is preferred.
• APICS certification, AI implementation experience (Copilot, Claude, Grok, etc.) and data query/manipulation skills (Excel, MS Access, MS Power BI) are strongly preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher is beneficial. Working knowledge of product lifecycle management is also beneficial.
• Key individual characteristics:
• Strong communication skills for effective cross‑functional collaboration.
• Analytical mindset with a data‑driven approach.
• Proactive and adaptable with change management abilities.
• Assertive team player with strong issue resolution capabilities.
• Strong financial understanding.
• Ability to develop people.