Planning and Buying Manager

Organizational Development - 20% Lead the Supply Chain team, embedding a culture of accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement. Develop high-performing talent by setting clear expectations, fostering collaboration, and building team capabilities to drive long-term operational effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams—Manufacturing, Sales, Finance, Product Management, Product Development—to improve processes, supplier engagement, forecasting, integrated planning, and customer satisfaction, aligned with strategic and sustainability objectives. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Supply Chain Excellence - 60% Drive customer service excellence by ensuring timely material availability, accurate forecasts, and proactive issue resolution, achieving OT&C and fulfillment metrics above 95%. Optimize procurement, inventory, and production planning to meet cost, service, and quality objectives. Manage inventory investment, balancing stock levels to support service targets while minimizing carrying costs. Enhance supplier performance through strategic sourcing, contract management, risk mitigation, and continuous evaluation to ensure reliable, high-quality supply at optimal cost. Maintain inventory accuracy and working capital targets via safety stock planning, lead-time management, and reduction of excess/obsolete inventory, improving cash-to-cash cycles. Drive continuous improvement through process enhancements, automation, and technology adoption to increase efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and responsiveness. _________________________________________________________________________________ Supply Chain Strategy & Growth - 20% Drive and execute supply chain strategy to deliver growth, operational excellence, and alignment with corporate objectives. Lead strategic initiatives and investments that deliver ROI, scalability, and competitive advantage. Drive cross-functional integration and innovation to optimize performance, enable market expansion, and embed best practices.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, and/or relevant experience or professional certifications. 5+ years of progressive supply chain experience with strong expertise in procurement, planning, and inventory management. Experience in mid-to-large manufacturing environments with demonstrated ability to optimize supply chain operations. Deep knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, and supply chain best practices. Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (D365 preferred; SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and drive organizational results. Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Key Competencies:

Strategic thinking with results-driven execution Strong communication and leadership Data-driven decision-making and performance management Supplier, partner, and stakeholder management Continuous improvement and operational excellence mindset