What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Planning (Supply Chain) position at Segra?
Segra is searching for a dynamic and experienced Manager, Planning (Supply Chain).
Role Overview:
The Manager, Planning is responsible for leading and overseeing the supply chain planning function to ensure optimal inventory management, efficient material flow, and alignment with operational and strategic business goals. This role manages a team of three employees performing combined planner and expediter duties, with a strong focus on forecasting, capital project planning, inventory optimization, and cross-functional coordination. The manager will work closely with Operations, Sales, Project Management, Finance, and the broader Supply Chain Management (SCM) teams. Expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) ERP and leadership in employee development are critical to success in this position.
Qualifications
Segra is one of the largest independent fiber network companies in the nation, able to offer state-of-the-art communication solutions backed by always-on customer service. We are known for our future-forward infrastructure and state-of-the-art voice and data technology solutions for businesses and the public sector, as well as wholesale transport services to some of the world’s largest carriers. Our network features the latest advances in IP, ethernet, and dark fiber architectures, as well as high performance data centers. Furthermore, our network powers technology solutions such as hosted voice, security, and cloud.
Segra has engineered our entire company operations to put our customers at the very center of everything we do. We invest in the communities we serve by hiring locally and continually upgrading our network infrastructure. Segra has over 1200 employees, 500k on-net and near-net buildings, and 44k fiber-route miles. We exist purely to help businesses within our footprint be successful.
Benefits Overview:
Segra offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:
Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Segra does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Role Overview:
The Manager, Planning is responsible for leading and overseeing the supply chain planning function to ensure optimal inventory management, efficient material flow, and alignment with operational and strategic business goals. This role manages a team of three employees performing combined planner and expediter duties, with a strong focus on forecasting, capital project planning, inventory optimization, and cross-functional coordination. The manager will work closely with Operations, Sales, Project Management, Finance, and the broader Supply Chain Management (SCM) teams. Expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) ERP and leadership in employee development are critical to success in this position.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field required, or equivalent combination of education and experience in related field.
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification preferred.
- MBA preferred.
- Experience:
- Minimum 7 years of supply chain experience, preferably in the telecommunications industry
- Experience in material planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, and logistics coordination
- Hands-on experience with D365 ERP or similar enterprise planning systems
- Prior involvement with large-scale or capital project planning is strongly preferred
- Key Competencies:
- Leadership and Team Development:
- Ability to lead, coach, and motivate a small team to meet performance goals
- Cross-functional Communication:
- Skilled at working across departments to align planning efforts with business objectives
- Analytical Thinking:
- Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills to improve forecast accuracy and supply chain efficiency.
- ERP Proficiency:
- Advanced understanding of D365 or similar ERP systems, particularly in planning and inventory modules
- Strategic Planning:
- Capable of balancing short-term execution with long-term planning and project management
- Results-Oriented:
- Focused on improving KPIs such as inventory turns, service level, and delivery performance
- Adaptability:
- Comfortable managing change and handling ambiguity in a dynamic environment
Segra is one of the largest independent fiber network companies in the nation, able to offer state-of-the-art communication solutions backed by always-on customer service. We are known for our future-forward infrastructure and state-of-the-art voice and data technology solutions for businesses and the public sector, as well as wholesale transport services to some of the world’s largest carriers. Our network features the latest advances in IP, ethernet, and dark fiber architectures, as well as high performance data centers. Furthermore, our network powers technology solutions such as hosted voice, security, and cloud.
Segra has engineered our entire company operations to put our customers at the very center of everything we do. We invest in the communities we serve by hiring locally and continually upgrading our network infrastructure. Segra has over 1200 employees, 500k on-net and near-net buildings, and 44k fiber-route miles. We exist purely to help businesses within our footprint be successful.
Benefits Overview:
Segra offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
- Tuition and gym reimbursements
- Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays
- Volunteer days, parental leave
- Legal, accidental, hospital indemnity, identify theft, pet insurance
Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Segra does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.