Strategic Supply Planner
Strategic Supply Planner
Location: Lexington, Kentucky | Industry: Manufacturing
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for supply chain optimization and network planning? Join a leading manufacturing company as a Strategic Network & Capacity Planner and play a critical role in shaping the future of our global supply network.
Why This Role Matters:
As a key player in our Supply Chain Planning team, you'll drive medium- to long-term capacity strategies across our external manufacturing and distribution network. Your mission: ensure we meet service and growth targets while minimizing risk and cost - all from an end-to-end supply chain perspective.
What You'll Do:
Inventory Strategy & Optimization
- Define and manage safety stock levels across the supply network
- Align inventory strategy with product lifecycle and demand variability
- Minimize stockouts, obsolescence, and excess inventory
Capacity Planning & Performance
- Standardize capacity reporting across suppliers
- Identify bottlenecks and drive agility improvements
- Collaborate with suppliers to enhance throughput and responsiveness
Network Design & Execution
- Support sourcing and network design decisions
- Recommend data-driven improvements to supplier footprint and flow
- Lead execution of network transformation initiatives
What You Bring:
- 5+ years in Supply Chain Planning
- Bachelor's required / MBA/Master's in SCM preferred
- Strong analytical and data management skills (Excel, ERP, Power BI, analytics tools)
- Proven leadership in cross-functional environments (Sourcing, Ops, Logistics, Finance)
- Excellent communication, change management, and decision-making skills
- Supply Chain certifications (APICS, CSCP, Six Sigma) are a plus
Travel: 10-15%
This is a high-impact role with visibility across the organization. If you're ready to lead strategic supply initiatives, optimize global networks, and drive operational excellence, we want to hear from you!
Apply now or reach out to our team to learn more.
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