Manager, Global Supply Planning

About the Role

We are looking for a Manager, Global Supply Planning to lead supplier operations and planning activities across our manufacturing network. This role will act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external manufacturing partners, ensuring effective supplier management, operational excellence, compliance, quality delivery, and supply continuity.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing supplier performance, resolving operational challenges, supporting strategic planning initiatives, and driving collaboration across a diverse global supply chain environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the performance of contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure operational, quality, compliance, and delivery expectations are consistently met.

• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams and external manufacturing partners, facilitating effective communication and issue resolution.

• Lead supplier-related activities including:

  • Vendor selection and evaluation
  • Supplier onboarding
  • Quotation and costing support
  • Performance monitoring and continuous improvement

• Partner with suppliers to address technical issues, production challenges, schedule conflicts, capacity constraints, and quality concerns.

• Ensure suppliers operate in accordance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and relevant quality management practices.

• Monitor supplier compliance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, service levels, and risk management.

• Support feasibility assessments, cost evaluations, and supplier quotation processes.

• Coordinate and maintain supplier documentation, manuals, and operational guidelines.

• Identify and evaluate potential new suppliers, including assessments of operational capability and financial stability.

• Drive operational initiatives and planning activities that support both short- and medium-term business objectives.

• Lead, coach, and develop team members while managing performance, resource planning, and overall team effectiveness.

What You Will Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in supply chain, sourcing, manufacturing operations, supplier management, planning, or related functions.

• At least 2 years of people management or supervisory experience.

• Experience working with external manufacturers, suppliers, or contract manufacturing partners.

• Strong organizational, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and matrixed environment.

Equivalent industry experience may be considered in lieu of formal education, subject to business needs and hiring manager assessment.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of supply chain operations, manufacturing processes, supplier management, and planning principles.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to identify root causes and implement practical solutions.

• Experience managing supplier performance, quality, compliance, and operational improvement initiatives.

• Strong influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to work effectively across different cultures and stakeholder groups.

• Ability to interpret and communicate complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience working in a global and multicultural business environment.

Leadership Expectations

• Deliver operational and strategic objectives through effective planning and execution.

• Provide leadership and direction to team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

• Support performance management, talent development, succession planning, and resource allocation.

• Drive accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the supplier network.

Why Join Us?

You will have the opportunity to work with global teams, influence supply chain strategy, and play a key role in strengthening supplier partnerships that support the delivery of world-class products to customers worldwide.