Sr Supply Chain Planner

Review and revise production and fulfillment plans as required by changes in the sales forecast or manufacturing schedules. Act as a liaison between Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, & Marketing and functions, communicating and troubleshooting issues, problems, and concerns. Review the sales forecast, analyze production plans and inventory levels, confirm long lead time items to provide production guidance to the manufacturing sites. Generate receipts plan for 3PL partners to support warehouse capacity and resource planning. Assist in the expediting finished goods, when necessary, to support customer order fulfillment. Recommend and implement production and transportation actions when products are in out-of-stock or allocation situations. Aid management/departments on matters related to production or fulfillment planning and forecasting. Ability to be flexible and communicate proactively with global partners. Ability to multitask and maintain composure in stressful situations. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience). Advanced degree (MS or MBA) preferred. 10+ years of experience in product development, quality, or a related engineering discipline. 5+ years of experience leading and developing high-performing technical teams. Demonstrated expertise in structured problem-solving and data-driven decision-making, including statistical analysis and Six Sigma methodologies (Root Cause Analysis, 8D, A3, Design of Experiments); Green Belt required, Black Belt preferred. Demonstrated ability to translate strategic objectives into executable plans and drive cross-functional alignment. Experience managing budgets (OpEx/CapEx), including forecasting, cost control, and resource allocation. Strong background in product quality, field performance, and continuous improvement methodologies. Experience with global manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-regional collaboration. Strong technical foundation across mechanical, electrical, and/or connected systems. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and key stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to lead through change, drive accountability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.