Sr. Manager, Planning Systems

Job Overview

Sr. Manager, Planning Systems responsible for the strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of planning systems that enable end‑to‑end supply chain execution across DePuy Synthes. The role partners closely with planning, manufacturing, procurement, IT, and digital teams to ensure tools support business growth, service, and efficiency.

• Own and lead the planning systems strategy for the Supply Chain Plan function, aligning with business priorities and long‑term digital roadmaps.
• Oversee the design, deployment, and ongoing optimization of demand, supply, and inventory planning systems, including integrations with ERP and upstream/downstream tools.
• Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Commercial teams to translate business requirements into scalable system capabilities and process improvements.
• Lead and develop a team of planning systems professionals, providing coaching, performance management, and functional leadership.
• Drive data accuracy, master data governance, and planning parameter integrity to support high‑quality planning outcomes.
• Manage system enhancements, upgrades, and transformation initiatives, including vendor coordination and project governance.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to assess system performance, user adoption, and business value realization.
• Champion continuous improvement and standardization across planning processes, leveraging best practices and digital innovation.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related field;
  Master's degree (MBA or MS) preferred.
• Experience:
  
  8–10 years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, planning systems, or supply chain digital enablement.
• Leadership:
  Demonstrated experience managing teams and influencing cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Technical:
  Strong expertise in planning systems (demand, supply, inventory) and ERP integrations; proven ability to translate business needs into system and process solutions at scale.
• Project:
  Experience leading system implementations, enhancements, or transformations in a complex environment.
• Domain:
  Preferred experience in medical device, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Planning:
  Exposure to advanced planning concepts such as scenario modeling, S&OP/IBP, and digital supply chain analytics.
• Global:
  Experience working with global or multi‑site supply chain networks.
• Data:
  Familiarity with data governance, master data management, and planning parameter design.
• Change:
  Change management experience supporting adoption of new systems and processes.
• Skills:
  
  Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills; comfort presenting to senior leadership.
• Languages:
  
  English required; additional languages a plus.

• Travel:
  Limited; up to 10–20%, primarily domestic with occasional international travel.
• Certifications:
  
  APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP) or similar preferred but not required.

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