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Manager, Global Planning

Remote Employee US, NH, US, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Apr 2026

About the role

Req ID: 133501
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: New Hampshire
City: Remote Employee US

General Overview

Functional Area: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Career Stream: Supply Chain (SC)
Role:   Manager (MG2)
Job Title: Manager, Supply Chain 2
Job Code:   MG2-SCM
Band:   Level 10
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Global Planning Leader supporting HPS business. Drive the development of the Global Planning and Inventory strategies, monitor the team performance and metrics. Incorporate the Planning and Inventory vision into all elements of the plan. Recognize subject matter experts on Planning and Inventory process, tools and applications. Manage a team of direct and indirect resources to effectively support the execution of the strategy deployment plans. Contributes to multi-functional, regional or global assignments.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

Leads process improvements to help achieve inventory targets and maximize return on investment.
Responsible for ensuring the overall SIOP process is followed according to the Procedure (Including Global Demand Management, Global MPS Analysis, Production Schedule, etc).
Forecast Management & Ownership: Analyse forecasts, work closely with customer to add intelligence (forecast balancing while maximising the revenue opportunities). Translate demand to by site. Build process and handshakes for internal forecast from mother site to child site.
Responsible for maintaining the correct Planning Parameters.
Responsible for driving Inventory Investments as needed.
Responsible for ensuring correct SS and ROP are set up to optimize Inventory Management.
Responsible for ensuring Revenue and Inventory projections are met.
Lead continuous improvements of SCM function through interactions with other departments.
Demand Planning- Ramp readiness (pro-active engagement) - Engage with Customer and Sustaining SSCM Lead to request and load forecast.
Site Transfers/ New Site Ramp - On Time supply chain readiness
Site Capacity Reviews (Sustaining Programs & Jointly with NPI Lead for NPI Programs)
Supplier Lead Time accuracy, Supplier award allocation oversight
Component Buffer Management - Implementation & Exit
Planning / SIOP & Inventory Lead, Turns Model
Inventory Turns, MOR Reviews, Strategy to improve Turns
Review of Risk and Opportunities for revenue/ forecast and publish to sites (Sustaining)
Supply Chain Parameters - LT/ MOQ/ Buffer Loading - Regular Reviews

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Broad knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of global supply chain management, distribution methods, and global inventory management.
Good understanding of IT concepts and integrated business applications.
Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers. Strong presentation skills.
Ability to effectively lead, manage, assess, train and motivate a diverse group of employees.
ERP System Logic Understanding. Rapid Response Kinaxis System Knowledge.
Advanced Microsoft Excel Knowledge. Basic Statistical Analysis Knowledge applied to Supply Chain.
Knowledge of purchasing processes and procedures, market insights for assigned commodities. Other processes within centering Procurement and site operations

Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
Duties of this position require continuous light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motion, standing, sitting in a confined work space.
Occasional overnight travel may be required.