Supply Chain Planning Manager

Career Area

Supply Chain and Logistics

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As a Supply Chain Planning Manager in Pomona, Missouri, you will play a key role in driving end‑to‑end planning activities that keep our operations running smoothly and efficiently. In this role, you'll lead demand and supply planning processes, collaborate closely with operations, procurement, and logistics teams, and ensure the right materials are in the right place at the right time. You will develop, implement, and support processes and practices for ensuring a plan for every part and appropriate and timely stock levels of materials, components and equipment needed to manufacture and deliver products, supporting one or more large facilities.

You'll use data and insights to balance demand, optimize inventory, and support production goals, all while building strong partnerships across the business. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving, leading teams, and making a direct impact on operational performance.

• Lead end‑to‑end demand and supply planning processes to support production and customer requirements
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including operations, procurement, and logistics to align priorities and execution
• Develop and maintain accurate forecasting and planning models to drive inventory optimization and service levels
• Monitor and manage inventory performance
  , identifying risks and implementing solutions to avoid shortages or excess
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes, systems, and data accuracy
• Analyze data and key metrics to support decision making and business planning
• Lead and develop a team, providing coaching, support, and performance feedback
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure alignment on production schedules, material availability, and capacity planning
• Support business goals by balancing cost, service, and operational efficiency
• Coordinate with sales, manufacturing and suppliers on short and long‑term production forecasts and expected deliverables
• Manage relationships with internal customers, coordinating and integrating planning processes
• Develop and continuously improve the accuracy of logistical needs, including warehouse capacity, equipment needs and resource needs
• Set up, maintain, and monitor logistical processes and dependencies

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree or demonstrate equivalent knowledge through extensive professional expertise

• Working knowledge of data validation processes used to maintain accurate forecasting, inventory, and planning information
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve discrepancies that impact supply chain performance
• Proven ability to evaluate the operational and financial impact of planning errors and implement corrective actions
• Ability to maintain data integrity across planning systems, reports, and performance metrics
• Strong attention to detail when managing demand, inventory, and supply planning data

• Proficiency in analyzing demand, inventory, production, and supplier data to support planning decisions
• Demonstrated ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, reporting tools, and supply chain performance metrics
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations
• Skilled in developing reports and dashboards that support operational and strategic objectives

• Working knowledge of distribution and replenishment planning processes across multiple locations
• Demonstrated ability to balance…