Senior Manager - Planning

Neenah, WIPosted Jul 28, 2026

Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:

$129,500.00 - $194,300.00

Purpose Statement: This position will be responsible for defining the demand management and planning processes. Ensuring world class Demand Management & Planning Processes and tools are in place, trained and utilized effectively globally. Lead the deployment of Best Practice.

Key Job Accountabilities:

  • Develop metrics that are globally used to measure supply chain performance supporting demand management and planning. Measure the effectiveness of demand management and planning processes
  • Lead development, implementation, documentation and training of demand management and planning processes across all regions. Update training and documentation related to these enhancements, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instructions (WI) and Specific Functional Training (SFT). Ensure best practices exist across all regions.
  • Develop improved processes for demand management and planning in order to enhance Supply Chain tools and systems. Ensure the demand management and planning processes meet the company’s objectives of maximizing customer service, limiting inventory investment and maintaining high operating efficiencies.
  • Lead and support Site/Regional supply chain teams in the analysis and design of optimal supply chain strategies. Provide guidance to the team in terms of tools and processes available to design solutions that achieve the goals of Plexus, our customers and our suppliers.
  • Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 8 - 10+ years of experience in the related field, or a Master’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in the related field. Previous experience in a management role is required.

Other Qualifications:

  • Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Employee must possess good written and oral communication, organizational and troubleshooting skills.
  • The ability to take a proactive approach, and take ownership for all activities related to the success of the Focus Factory in order to ensure successful operations.
  • Employee must work safely at all times and maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information.
  • Must have computer experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and the ability to learn Plexus Data Collection and MRP/ERP systems.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

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