Sr. Manager, Planning Systems

Job Location

• West Chester, PA (USA) - Requisition No. 078311
• Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy - Requisition No. 081312
• St. Anthony's Road, Leeds, UK - Requisition No. 081313
• Zuchwil, Switzerland - Requisition No. 081311

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the planning systems strategy for the Supply Chain Plan function, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long term digital roadmaps.
• Oversee design, deployment, and ongoing optimization of demand, supply, and inventory planning systems, including integrations with ERP and upstream/downstream tools.
• Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Commercial teams to translate business requirements into scalable system capabilities and process improvements.
• Lead and develop a team of planning systems professionals, providing coaching, performance management, and functional leadership.
• Drive data accuracy, master data governance, and planning parameter integrity to support high quality planning outcomes.
• Manage system enhancements, upgrades, and transformation initiatives, including vendor coordination and project governance.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to assess system performance, user adoption, and business value realization.
• Champion continuous improvement and standardization across planning processes, leveraging best practices and digital innovation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field; Master's degree (MBA or MS) in Supply Chain, Operations, or Information Systems preferred.
• Experience: 8 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, planning systems, or supply chain digital enablement roles; proven leadership experience managing teams and influencing cross functional stakeholders.
• Technical expertise in planning systems (demand, supply, inventory), ERP integrations, and system implementation, enhancement, or transformation in a complex environment.
• Preferred experience in a medical device, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environment and familiarity with advanced planning concepts such as scenario modeling, S&OP/IBP, and digital supply chain analytics.
• Experience with global or multi site supply chain networks, data governance, master data management, and planning parameter design.
• Change management experience supporting adoption of new systems and processes.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills with comfort presenting to senior leadership.
• Language: English; additional languages a plus.
• Travel: Limited (up to % domestic, occasional international).
• Certifications: APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP) or similar preferred.

Benefits

• Base pay range: €85,000 - €146,050, depending on role and location.
• Annual bonus with target percentage of pay based on performance.
• Vacation days, parental leave (minimum 12 weeks), bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well being reimbursement.
• Financial, physical, and mental health support programs.
• Service anniversary and recognition awards.
• Insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents where available.

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