Global Category Supply Planning Executive

About the role

Coordinate planning efforts and analysis for critical power tool components, focusing on existing items, new product launches and value improvement transitions among a network of global manufacturing plants. Establish close relationships with Global Sourcing, Manufacturing and Engineering teams and component vendors to drive sufficient capacity.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate planning efforts and analysis for critical power tool components, focusing on existing items, new product launches and value improvement transitions among global manufacturing plants.
• Establish close relationships with Global Sourcing, Manufacturing and Engineering teams and component vendors to drive sufficient capacity.
• Analyze supply chain constraints and develop strategies to improve working capacity.
• Provide insight on component growth expectations to ensure supplier network capacity aligns with demand.
• Manage component allocations globally across manufacturing plants and provide timing for product launches and component ramp plans.
• Maintain high service levels, minimizing out‑of‑stock situations and limiting the use of air freight.
• Collaborate regularly with planners to sustain supply of key components.
• Drive overall improvements in systems, processes, communication and relationships.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply planning or related fields.
• Effective project management skills with strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong focus on quality of work and continuous process improvement.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• SAP