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ZEISS Group

Senior Manager – Planning & Procurement

ZEISS Group

. Develop and execute global planning and procurement strategies aligned with business growth objectives .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeDublin • California • United StatesSenior💰 $174,000 - $217,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global planning and procurement strategies, leading S&OP processes, and optimizing inventory management. Proven ability to drive supplier performance and manage complex supply chain environments in high-tech manufacturing sectors.

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Global Supply Chain LeadershipS&OP Process ManagementInventory OptimizationERP/SAP ExperienceStrategic Sourcing

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Hard Skills
Planning StrategiesProcurement StrategiesMaterial Cost SavingsMaster Production SchedulingCapacity PlanningScenario PlanningRisk MitigationSupplier Performance ManagementInventory StrategiesContinuous Improvement
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationCoachingAccountabilityCustomer Focus
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsSAPDashboardsMetrics Development
Industry Keywords
Supply ChainOperations ManagementHigh-Tech ManufacturingMedical DeviceSemiconductor EquipmentPrecision EngineeringTariff ManagementGeopolitical Risk MitigationLocalization Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and execute global planning and procurement strategies aligned with business growth objectives
  • Lead demand, supply, capacity, and inventory planning processes across manufacturing sites
  • Deliver annual material cost savings
  • Ensure supply continuity and strengthen global supply chain resilience
  • Drive alignment between customer demand, production capacity, inventory strategy, and supplier capabilities
  • Establish planning and procurement roadmaps
  • Lead the monthly S&OP process and facilitate cross-functional supply-demand balancing
  • Manage Master Production Scheduling and long-range capacity planning
  • Ensure achievement of revenue shipment plans and manufacturing output targets
  • Develop scenario planning and risk mitigation strategies
  • Lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities for direct materials
  • Build and maintain supplier relationships
  • Drive supplier performance management through KPIs and quarterly business reviews
  • Manage supplier escalations and coordinate recovery actions
  • Support supplier capacity planning and risk assessments
  • Establish inventory strategies and drive inventory optimization initiatives
  • Partner with Finance to achieve inventory and cash-flow objectives
  • Partner with Engineering and Program Management on NPI material readiness
  • Lead supply chain readiness reviews for new product launches
  • Establish sourcing strategies and supplier qualification plans
  • Support product transfers and localization initiatives
  • Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation across planning and procurement
  • Lead ERP/SAP process enhancements
  • Develop dashboards and metrics
  • Identify automation opportunities
  • Lead, coach, and develop planners and buyers
  • Establish performance expectations and succession planning strategies
  • Foster accountability, collaboration, innovation, and customer focus
  • Build organizational capability for future growth

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in planning, procurement, supply chain, or operations leadership
  • 5+ years leading managers, planning teams, and procurement organizations
  • Experience supporting complex manufacturing environments and global supply chains
  • Demonstrated success leading S&OP processes and inventory optimization initiatives
  • Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP
  • Experience supporting NPI and product launch environments
  • Experience in high-tech manufacturing, instrumentation, medical device, semiconductor equipment, or precision engineering industries
  • Multi-site global supply chain leadership
  • Exposure to tariff management, geopolitical risk mitigation, and supply chain localization strategies

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance bonus or sales commissions
  • Medical plans
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • 401k matching
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Vacation and sick pay
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings plan