Supply Planning Leader

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Location: Cincinnati, OH (Preferred)

Secondary locations considered: Chicago, IL / New York, NY / Atlanta, GA

Work Model: Hybrid (Onsite leadership presence required)

Contract: Minimum 12-month engagement (Contract-to-Hire or Permanent considered)

Industry: FMCG

Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Manager-level Supply Planning Leader to play a critical role in driving transformation within our end-to-end supply chain. This individual will translate demand plans into executable production plans in close partnership with manufacturing sites, while leading organizational change as part of a broader transformation program.

This is not a steady-state planning role. We are looking for a leader who will challenge the status quo, address systemic issues at their root cause, and elevate supply planning capabilities within a more interconnected S&OP/IBP environment.

Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA (S4) is required, as this role will support process standardization, system adoption, and capability building aligned with our digital transformation roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate demand plans into constrained and unconstrained production plans in partnership with factories.
• Lead the supply planning team through process and system transformation (SAP S/4HANA environment).
• Drive behavioral and operational change across a more interconnected end-to-end planning process.
• Identify systemic supply and planning issues and eliminate workarounds by addressing root causes.
• Develop and execute corrective action plans to fix issues at the source.
• Strengthen alignment between Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Commercial teams.
• Lead Supply Review meetings as part of the S&OP/IBP governance model.
• Improve service levels, inventory productivity, and overall supply reliability.
• Coach and elevate team capability, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.
• Support long-term network and production planning strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 8–12 years of progressive supply chain experience within FMCG or complex consumer goods environments.
• Proven experience at Senior Manager or Supply Planning Lead level.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (S4) in a planning or transformation context (required).
• Demonstrated leadership in supply chain transformation or system implementation initiatives.
• Strong experience in S&OP / IBP processes within an interconnected end-to-end supply chain model.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity and drive sustainable change.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder influence skills.

Leadership Profile

The ideal candidate:

• Pushes teams beyond workarounds and drives permanent solutions.
• Has a transformation mindset and thrives in complex environments.
• Balances strategic thinking with operational execution.
• Holds teams accountable while building engagement and capability.
• Communicates clearly across senior leadership and operational teams.

Location & Onsite Expectations

• Cincinnati, OH strongly preferred to ensure consistent onsite leadership presence.
• Candidates in Chicago, New York, or Atlanta may be considered if able to be onsite 3 days per week for 2 weeks per month.
• Onsite presence is critical to effectively lead teams through transformation and change.

Engagement Model Minimum 12-month contract engagement Open to contract-to-hire or direct permanent hire for the right candidate

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