Supply Chain Planning Lead optimizing supply, capacity, materials, and inventory for RHI Magnesita’s refractory manufacturing network. Driving IBP, S&OP, S&OE, and planning technology transformation across North America.
Responsibilities
Lead supply planning activities supporting IBP, S&OP, and S&OE processes
Develop supply, inventory, and capacity scenarios for strategic business decisions
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to create customer-focused, executable supply plans
Own short- and long-term capacity planning across North American manufacturing sites
Balance internal and external production resources while managing constraints and bottlenecks
Identify opportunities to improve service levels, reduce lead times, lower costs, and optimize network performance
Oversee MRP processes and planning parameters for critical raw materials and components
Collaborate with Procurement and Operations to identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies
Support sourcing initiatives that strengthen supply continuity and business resilience
Execute inventory strategies balancing customer service, working capital, and operational objectives
Improve planning accuracy, inventory health, and execution performance
Reduce supply disruptions, premium freight expenses, and excess or obsolete inventory
Lead planning transformation and process improvement initiatives
Drive adoption and optimization of advanced planning tools such as o9 and SAP IBP
Use analytics, KPIs, and scenario modeling to improve decision-making and responsiveness
Lead a distributed supply planning team supporting operations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
Serve as primary planning partner to Operations and Production Scheduling teams
Work with plant leadership to strengthen planning discipline and execution
Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Promote and support a safety-first culture across business activities
Travel periodically to manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and customer sites
Comply with EHS policies, site requirements, training, and PPE standards
Requirements
5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, materials planning, manufacturing operations, or a related field
Experience leading planning processes, cross-functional initiatives, projects, or teams within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong expertise in supply planning
Strong expertise in capacity planning
Strong expertise in materials planning / MRP
Strong expertise in inventory management
Strong expertise in supply risk management
Strong expertise in IBP, S&OP, and S&OE processes
Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA and/or SAP ECC
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including capacity modeling, inventory analysis, scenario planning, and KPI management
Proven ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and deliver results in a dynamic environment
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline is preferred
Experience with o9 Solutions, SAP IBP, SAP APO, Kinaxis, or similar planning platforms is preferred
APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP), Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent certifications are preferred
Comply with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies, site requirements, training, and PPE standards
Able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
Able to navigate manufacturing environments during site visits
Available for domestic and occasional international travel as required
Benefits
Work primarily in a remote environment
Periodic travel to manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and customer sites
Safety-first culture
Training and PPE standards
Opportunity to work with advanced planning technologies and transformation initiatives
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