Inventory And Supply Planning Manager

Job Title: Inventory and Supply Planning Manager

Job Description

Develop and execute production and purchase plans to ensure that supply plans meet inventory investment and customer service objectives.

Responsibilities

• Understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times to ensure a safe work environment.
• Analyze multiple sources of data to develop feasible master production plans for finished goods based on capacity requirements.
• Strategically plan and analyze capacity utilization by production line to meet short-term and long-term organizational objectives.
• Work closely with manufacturing facilities to ensure production plans are executed in accordance with established plans.
• Evaluate real-time forecast consumption and take corrective action to optimize inventory in accordance with trends.
• Utilize and maintain advanced planning systems (APO/PPDS) to achieve working capital management, manufacturing stability, and customer service level targets, including creation and maintenance of critical master data.
• Provide supply-side analysis for Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Collaborate frequently with customer service, demand planning, sales, purchasing, and manufacturing personnel to balance supply and demand.
• Manage SMOG (slow moving, obsolete goods) inventory and direct salvage of damaged or unusable material.
• Identify and implement inventory management plans to address customer service and cost improvement objectives.
• Facilitate excellent vendor management practices.
• Contribute as a key team member at meetings and reviews by providing metrics, resolving issues, proposing alternate methods, identifying corrective actions, and presenting information.
• Recommend and implement strategies to improve supply planning processes and manage risks and opportunities for assigned projects.
• Analyze department performance metrics to resolve issues and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks to ensure timely completion in a fluid environment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years related work experience in Supply Chain
• Production planning experience
• Capacity planning experience
• SAP proficiency
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables and Vlookups)
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• APICS certification is a plus
• SAP APO experience
  
  

Work Environment

This role offers a hybrid work experience, with half the time spent at home and half in the office.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Earth City, MO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Insurance, vision, and dental

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Earth City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.