This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Supply Planning Manager based in Canada.
As a Senior Supply Planning Manager, you will lead global hardware supply planning, ensuring product availability while optimizing inventory levels and operational costs. You will translate demand forecasts into actionable production, shipment, and capacity plans across multiple regions and distribution centers. Working closely with cross-functional teams, factories, suppliers, and logistics partners, you will anticipate supply constraints and drive effective solutions. Your work will directly influence customer satisfaction, revenue performance, and working capital efficiency. This is a highly visible, strategic role offering the opportunity to shape critical supply chain decisions in a fast-growing, technology-driven environment. You will also contribute to improving planning processes, leveraging data, automation, and AI-assisted tools to build scalable operations.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously optimize rolling 12-month production, shipment, and capacity plans aligned with demand forecasts, revenue targets, and cost objectives.
- Translate demand plans into supply targets by SKU, region, and distribution center, ensuring alignment across global operations.
- Lead capacity planning initiatives in collaboration with Global Operations Engineering, identifying production constraints and recommending appropriate trade-offs.
- Coordinate with procurement teams to monitor component and material availability, validate Clear to Build (CTB) status, and proactively identify potential shortages.
- Communicate supply targets to manufacturing facilities and vendor-managed inventory (VMI) partners, tracking production commitments, estimated shipment dates, and incoming supply.
- Monitor inventory coverage and supply performance weekly, identifying potential shortages, excess inventory, and operational risks across upcoming quarters.
- Drive corrective actions, including inventory rebalancing, inter-location transfers, and expedited shipping, in collaboration with procurement and order operations teams.
- Partner with Demand Planning, New Product Introduction (NPI), and Finance teams to manage demand fluctuations, product launches, transitions, and end-of-life planning.
- Oversee VMI, reorder point (ROP) accessory, and refurbished product supply strategies while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
- Track performance against supply targets, prepare analytical reports, and communicate key risks, opportunities, and recommendations to operational leadership.
- Continuously improve planning processes, systems, and reporting tools, leveraging data analytics and AI-assisted solutions to reduce manual work and increase efficiency.
- Promote operational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across global supply chain teams.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- At least 6 years of combined experience in consulting, supply chain planning, supply planning, material planning, or inventory management, or 4+ years with a Master's degree.
- Proven experience developing supply plans based on factory capacity, component availability, and manufacturing constraints.
- Strong understanding of capacity planning, production scheduling, and Clear to Build (CTB) processes.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience building structured models to assess assumptions, risks, opportunities, and business scenarios.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex operational data into clear recommendations for audiences ranging from factory teams to senior executives.
- Exceptional attention to detail combined with the ability to maintain a strategic, big-picture perspective.
- Proactive and adaptable mindset, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, shifting priorities, and changing business conditions.
- Working knowledge of ERP and supply planning platforms, such as NetSuite and E2Open, as well as Salesforce and advanced spreadsheet-based modeling.
- A Master's degree or MBA in a relevant field is considered an asset.
- Additional programming and data analytics skills, particularly SQL and Python, and experience with business intelligence tools such as Databricks or Tableau, are advantageous.
- Experience in electronics or hardware manufacturing, particularly with contract manufacturers or joint design manufacturers (JDMs), is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with vendor-managed inventory, third-party logistics providers, and global multi-distribution-center networks is an advantage.
- Experience managing new product introductions, product transitions, and end-of-life inventory planning is beneficial.
- Previous experience using AI-assisted tools to optimize supply planning workflows is a plus.
Benefits:
- Competitive annual base salary: CAD $113,900–$147,400, depending on location, relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
- Performance-based compensation: Additional bonus or variable compensation opportunities.
- Equity opportunities: Access to equity compensation for eligible positions.
- Flexible remote working: Employee-led flexibility, with remote work supported according to operational requirements.
- Professional development: Dedicated development stipend to support continuous learning and career growth.
- Comprehensive healthcare: Health coverage and benefits designed to support employee well-being.
- Family support: Comprehensive parental leave plans.
- Career development: Opportunities to grow professionally, take ownership of impactful projects, and develop expertise within a high-growth international environment.
- Inclusive workplace: A collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives, innovation, and equal opportunities.
