Production Planning Manager

We are currently assisting our client, a global industry leader, with a Production Planning Manager search based near Pittsburgh. This manager will be responsible for the management and continuous development of the client's Sales and Operations Planning program. The successful candidate will maximize overall supply chain operations by working to integrate efforts in materials management, supplier development, direct and indirect spending strategies, and global logistics.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and continuously improve the corporate S&OP program
• Manage the company's strategy on improving efforts in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and new products.
• Develop and coordinate programs and practices for division-wide changes in inventory management, procurement, data management, and production planning
• Maximize the utilization of current inventory and drive longer-term reductions
• Analyze and evaluate global performance to maximize cost-savings and profitability
• Establish performance metrics, policies, and procedures in administering quality relationships with suppliers
• Work with site supply chain departments to create effective solutions to improve each site’s demand planning, inventory management, procurement direction, and distribution efficiency

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree
• 5+ years of supply chain management
• Experience in S&OP/SIOP management
• Extensive experience with managing and improving ERP systems

Additional Information:

• All information will be kept strictly confidential
• Applications will not be considered without a Resume/Curriculum Vitae which includes contact information