About the Role
This Capacity & Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Manager will be responsible for aligning demand plans with constraints that include inventory targets, manufacturing, and logistics constraints to develop a single executable operational plan.
Key Activities
Integrated Business Planning “IBP” Process Leadership: Facilitate monthly cross-functional review cycles involving Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive senior leadership consensus on capacity and supply plans.
Analyze current network performance to identify areas of improvement and develop strategies for improvement.
Network Capacity Planning: Own capacity models, asset utilization tracking, and rough-cut capacity planning to elevate short- and long-term sufficiency against the unconstrained demand plan.
Collaborate with demand planners to align supply chain activities and ensure accurate forecasting and inventory management.
Demand and Supply Reconciliation: Stress-test demand changes against material, labor, and machine constraints, running simulation scenarios (what-if analyses) to mitigate bottlenecks and supply risks.
Work closely with procurement, logistics, and production teams to ensure and document seamless operations.
Inventory Management: Govern inventory strategies, including safety stock optimization, lead-time management, and working capital efficiency across the manufacturing and logistics network.
Performance Tracing and Continuous Improvement: Update and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule adherence, attainment, and delivery performance (OTIF) to drive process maturity.
Utilize data analytics to create KPIs, monitor them, and make informed decisions.
Identify process improvement opportunities and best practices.
Preferred Skills
Certifications: Credentials such as APICS, CPIM, or CSCP are highly desirable.
Process mapping/documentation experience preferred.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
5-10 years of progressive experience in S&OP, Demand Planning, and manufacturing capacity planning within capital-intensive or global manufacturing environments.
Proven experience in supply chain planning or related roles.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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