Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning – Operations

Grainger

. Establish and manage end-to-end processes converting commercial demand and accepted orders into executable supply, material, inventory, production, and inbound logistics plans .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeSanta Ana • California • United StatesSenior💰 $144,100 - $192,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in demand and supply planning, inventory management, and production scheduling, with a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and establish scalable processes. Proficient in utilizing analytical skills to evaluate tradeoffs and optimize supply chain operations.

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Demand And Supply PlanningMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP)Production SchedulingCross-Functional LeadershipInventory Management

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Hard Skills

ForecastingBills Of Material (BOM) PlanningMaster SchedulingSupplier Lead TimesERP/MRP SystemsAnalytical SkillsSpreadsheet SkillsScenario DevelopmentCapacity SchedulingPurchasing

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingStakeholder CommunicationProcess Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS CPIMAPICS CSCP

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementOperationsProduction-Oriented EnvironmentLow-Volume High-Mix ManufacturingConfigurable Product Manufacturing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and manage end-to-end processes converting commercial demand and accepted orders into executable supply, material, inventory, production, and inbound logistics plans
Lead integrated demand and supply planning by translating forecasts, commercial opportunities, and accepted orders into rolling demand plans, material requirements, production schedules, and ready-for-loading dates
Own the integrated supply schedule and ready-for-loading commitments by integrating labor-capacity inputs, material availability, Engineering and Technology deliverables, software readiness, provisioning milestones, and customer priorities
Identify constraints, evaluate alternatives, and communicate risks, assumptions, and recommended actions to stakeholders
Establish and manage component-level material and inventory policies
Make authorized, forecast-backed purchases of selected long-lead materials within approved purchasing and inventory-exposure limits
Lead sourcing, procurement, supplier performance, and inbound material coordination for production materials, assemblies, and consumables
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Operations on specifications, supplier qualification, supply continuity, delivery recovery, and material readiness
Lead recurring cross-functional demand, capacity, and operational planning reviews
Communicate planning decisions and assumptions, resolve routine exceptions, and escalate material tradeoffs with clear recommendations
Establish and oversee inventory-control and purchasing processes, including receiving, kitting, staging, cycle counting, reconciliation, dashboards, standard work, and system requirements
Monitor inventory status, forecast quality, schedule attainment, supplier delivery, inventory health, purchasing exposure, and material cost variance
Build and lead the planning and supply chain team and supporting capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
7+ years demonstrated experience leading cross-functional demand and supply planning in a production-oriented environment
Experience translating forecasts and bills of material into material requirements and capacity schedules
Deep knowledge of demand and supply planning, MRP, BOM planning, master scheduling, inventory management, purchasing, supplier lead times, production scheduling, and ERP/MRP or planning systems
Ability to translate uncertain demand and configurable product requirements into practical material, supply, inventory, and production decisions
Strong analytical and spreadsheet skills for developing scenarios, dashboards, controls, and forward-looking operating measures
Ability to anticipate supply and capacity constraints, evaluate tradeoffs, and balance customer service with working capital, inventory, and obsolescence risk
Cross-functional leadership and executive communication skills
Ability to establish scalable processes, standard work, planning records, governance, and team capabilities
Master's Degree in a related field preferred
5+ years experience leading teams and building scalable planning processes in a growing or evolving organization preferred
Low-volume, high-mix, configurable-product, or project-based manufacturing experience preferred
Relevant supply chain or operations certification, such as APICS CPIM or CSCP, preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans starting on day one
6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees
6 company holidays per year
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; no employee contribution required
Employee discounts
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing
Free access to financial counseling, education, and tools
Maternity support programs
Nursing benefits
Up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents
Up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents
Incentive target of up to 20% based on individual and company performance objectives