Supply Chain Planning Manager (North America) - ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED

Position Summary

Responsible for end-to-end production and inventory planning across multiple manufacturing sites and warehouses in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. This role ensures optimal product availability for seasonal and event-driven demand (e.g., graduation cycles) while balancing production capacity, inventory investment, and service levels.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Capacity Planning

• Develop and manage production plans across multiple facilities for diverse product lines (caps & gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, announcements, etc.)
• Align manufacturing schedules with forecasted demand and peak seasonal cycles
• Collaborate with plant managers to optimize capacity, labor, and throughput

Inventory & Replenishment Strategy

• Oversee inventory planning across a multi-warehouse network
• Set and manage safety stock levels, reorder points, and SKU segmentation
• Balance service levels with inventory carrying costs and obsolescence risk

Demand Alignment

• Partner with sales, marketing, and finance to drive demand planning inputs
• Lead or support monthly demand planning
• Translate forecasts into actionable production and distribution plans

Cross-Border & Network Coordination

• Manage product flow across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, considering lead times, customs, and transportation constraints
• Optimize warehouse stocking strategies based on regional demand

Seasonal & Event-Based Planning

• Develop detailed plans for peak graduation seasons
• Mitigate risks related to demand spikes, production bottlenecks, and logistics delays

Systems & Reporting

• Utilize ERP/MRP to manage planning activities
• Track KPIs such as fill rate, forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and on-time delivery
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• 5–10+ years in supply chain, production planning, or manufacturing operations
• Experience managing multi-site or multi-country planning
• Strong understanding of seasonal demand planning
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) often preferred due to Mexico operations