Senior Manager, Supply & Planning

Hybrid – 3 days onsite in Cary, NC

About Our Client

Our client is a global chemical and environmental solutions organization that develops and manufactures specialized products supporting public health, environmental management, and professional applications. They operate within a complex, global supply chain network and are undergoing a period of operational transformation aimed at strengthening planning capabilities, improving execution, and building a more scalable foundation for growth. This role will play a central part in that evolution.

About the Role

We’re searching for a senior-level supply chain leader who thrives in fast-moving, highly complex environments and knows how to drive execution, not just activity. This role will lead the full Supply & Planning function, oversee a team of 10–11 planners, and play a critical role in reshaping the operating model for the broader supply chain organization.

This is a highly visible role with immediate impact. The Senior Manager will partner across global functions, establish end-to-end planning processes, implement KPIs, and build the operational discipline needed to support a global manufacturing network. You’ll be the benchmark for future leadership roles across the planning function.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop a team of 10 supply planners within a flat organizational structure.
• Assess current talent, identify gaps, and make informed decisions to elevate the team.
• Build a high-performance culture grounded in accountability and operational excellence.
• Serve as a key leader and thought partner within the global supply chain organization.

Supply & Planning Strategy

• Own the end-to-end supply planning function, including demand translation, production planning, inventory strategy, and S&OP alignment.
• Drive operational excellence through structured processes, planning rigor, and strong cross-functional communication.
• Establish and implement KPIs to improve forecast accuracy, service levels, inventory health, and supplier performance.

Process Development & Optimization

• Build an end-to-end planning framework where none currently exists, including workflows, documentation, and standardized operating procedures.
• Identify bottlenecks across planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure alignment between global planning hubs, production sites, and regional supply chain teams.

Systems & Data

• Utilize ERP data to drive decision-making and improve planning outcomes.
• Work in Microsoft D365 (preferred) or other large-scale ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards, or Oracle.
• Champion system adoption, data accuracy, and digital planning tools.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics to ensure alignment between forecasts, production capabilities, and inventory strategy.
• Lead in S&OP and business planning meetings, bringing forward insights and translating them into clear actions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in supply planning, production planning, or end-to-end supply chain management.
• Proven success leading and developing planning teams, ideally in heavy manufacturing environments where speed and precision are essential.
• Track record of driving execution, improving operations, and delivering measurable results.
• Experience building planning processes and KPI structures from the ground up.
• Large-scale ERP experience required (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.); Microsoft D365 exposure preferred.
• Strong change leadership skills and the ability to influence across a global, matrixed organization.

Who Thrives Here

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Operates with urgency and clarity
• Enjoys building structure and processes
• Knows how to elevate talent and develop teams
• Thrives in global, fast-evolving organizations
• Loves turning complexity into reliable, repeatable processes