Supply Planning Transformation Deployment Lead
Job Summary: The company is seeking an experienced Supply Planning Transformation Deployment Lead to drive the successful implementation of a large-scale supply planning transformation program across multiple manufacturing sites. This leadership role will oversee deployment activities, guide site adoption of a new operating model, and manage a team responsible for delivering sustainable planning process improvements. The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing scheduling expertise, direct people leadership experience, and deep knowledge of enterprise planning systems. Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a team responsible for deploying supply planning transformation initiatives across multiple manufacturing locations
- Drive adoption of new planning processes, operating models, and ways of working across assigned sites
- Oversee deployment schedules, site readiness assessments, implementation milestones, and overall program execution
- Serve as the primary escalation point for deployment risks, issues, and operational challenges
- Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and site leadership teams to ensure alignment and successful implementation
- Monitor program performance, track progress against objectives, and communicate updates to senior stakeholders
- Promote standardization and best practices across all deployment sites to ensure consistent execution
- Support change management activities that enable sustainable behavioral and process transformation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine planning playbooks, deployment frameworks, and operational procedures
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to supply planning, scheduling, and operational excellence
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
- Experience leading manufacturing scheduling or production planning operations within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated direct people leadership experience managing teams and driving performance
- Strong experience leading transformation, change management, or operating model deployment initiatives
- Hands-on experience with SAP, INFOR Scheduling, JDA, Blue Yonder, or similar planning and scheduling platforms
- Strong understanding of Supply Planning, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), or Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deployment activities across geographically dispersed locations
- Willingness to travel approximately 15%–35% based on business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Experience supporting supply chain transformation programs in global manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience implementing planning technology platforms and process optimization initiatives
- Change Management certification or related credentials
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable. Pay Range: $60/hr to $75/hr