Strategic Planning Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Strategic Planning Leader

Ready to change the future, your way?

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Strategic Planning Leader to unlock your ambition and work the future at Aalberts.

The full-time Strategic Planning Leader in the Supply Chain Department at Aalberts, located in Charlotte, NC, will report directly to the Director of Supply Chain. The Strategic Planning Leader will lead the orchestration of end-to-end planning for over 30,000 SKUs, ensuring seamless integration across strategic planning, demand planning, material planning, supply planning, and production planning. This role is critical to driving Aalberts IPSA’s transformation toward a best-in-class supply chain organization, balancing operational excellence with strategic foresight.

the Aalberts way

Aalberts is built on entrepreneurship. We believe the more space people are given, the greater their chance of finding brilliant solutions for our customers. That is why we encourage everyone to take ownership, think independently yet work as one team. You are in charge today of what happens tomorrow. For yourself, for the company, and for our planet.

your challenge

• Develop and execute centralized planning strategies aligned with corporate objectives and SIOP framework.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all planning functions.
• Drive organizational maturity through adoption of best-in-class supply chain technologies.
• Direct and optimize demand, material, supply, and production planning processes across multiple plants and distribution centers.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and master scheduling to support manufacturing and customer fulfilment.
• Provide leadership and governance for all key supply chain projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and timely execution.
• Monitor project milestones, budgets, and deliverables to achieve operational and financial targets.
• Build and lead a high-performing team by placing the right people in the right roles.
• Implement talent development programs, succession planning, and capability building.
• Lead the selection and implementation of advanced planning systems and analytics platforms.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance OTIF (On-Time-In-Full), reduce past due orders, and improve inventory turns.
• Partner with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and execution of supply chain strategies.
• Act as a key driver of SIOP process, ensuring visibility and accountability across the enterprise.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by your manager.

requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record managing large SKU portfolios and complex manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in SIOP, ERP systems, and advanced planning technologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time to Pageland and Conway plant locations.

targeted attributes

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• APICS certification.
• Fluid understanding of technologies including JD Edwards E1.

why work at Aalberts?

• Globally renowned company, dedicated to technological innovation and excellence
• Diverse teams of passionate individuals, committed to making a difference
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Think independently yet work as one team
• Be in charge today of what happens tomorrow

about Aalberts

We are a company of over 13,000 passionate people spread across 50 countries, working as one to engineer mission-critical technologies, making impact in everyday life. Aalberts IPSA proudly supports eco-friendly buildings to high-tech manufacturing, minuscule microchips to the largest seagoing vessels, and next gen vehicles to lightweight airplanes. Since 1975, we have been at the forefront of where technological innovation truly matters and progress is really made for a clean, smart and responsible future.

work environment

• Office-based with occasional visits to plant locations. Will involve exposure to environments requiring adherence to safety protocols including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for computer work, data entry, and handling documents.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or move items up to 25 pounds, such as files, boxes, or company branded items or equipment.
• Operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.
• Visually perceive and assess information on computer screens and documents.
• Traverse various environments, including office spaces, customer locations, and manufacturing facilities.
• Navigate different types of terrain and environments during travel and facility visits.
• Operate a vehicle for travel to customer and client locations, when necessary.
• Ascend/descend stairs or use elevators in office buildings and manufacturing facilities.
• Maintain concentration and complete tasks in environments with varying noise levels.
• Adapt to changing work conditions, including outdoor weather during travel or facility visits.
• Apply established protocols and make decisions in potentially high-stress situations during travel or customer interactions.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with all departments, vendors and colleagues. Specifically, upper intermediate (B2) language level in English.

travel requirements

Occasional travel to distribution centers and Aalberts sites up to 20% of the time.

compensation and benefits

The salaried rate for this role is fair and decided upon based on experience and proven skills alignment through our interview process. This role will observe our company’s 12 paid holidays, generous paid time off and competitive full suite benefits package.

go ahead , work the future at Aalberts

Our procedure involves application submission, screening, assessments, selection, and offer/onboarding. The process follows a tentative time frame and is subject to the availability of both parties and the completion of each stage.

our commitment to all

Aalberts IPSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Uninvited agency solicitation will not be considered. Profiles sent by third-party recruiters will be treated as direct applications from the candidate.