Supply Planning Transformation Deployment Lead

Job Summary: The company is seeking an experienced Supply Planning Transformation Deployment Lead to drive the successful implementation of a large-scale supply planning transformation program across multiple manufacturing sites. This leadership role will oversee deployment activities, guide site adoption of a new operating model, and manage a team responsible for delivering sustainable planning process improvements. The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing scheduling expertise, direct people leadership experience, and deep knowledge of enterprise planning systems. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team responsible for deploying supply planning transformation initiatives across multiple manufacturing locations
• Drive adoption of new planning processes, operating models, and ways of working across assigned sites
• Oversee deployment schedules, site readiness assessments, implementation milestones, and overall program execution
• Serve as the primary escalation point for deployment risks, issues, and operational challenges
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and site leadership teams to ensure alignment and successful implementation
• Monitor program performance, track progress against objectives, and communicate updates to senior stakeholders
• Promote standardization and best practices across all deployment sites to ensure consistent execution
• Support change management activities that enable sustainable behavioral and process transformation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine planning playbooks, deployment frameworks, and operational procedures
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to supply planning, scheduling, and operational excellence

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• Experience leading manufacturing scheduling or production planning operations within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated direct people leadership experience managing teams and driving performance
• Strong experience leading transformation, change management, or operating model deployment initiatives
• Hands-on experience with SAP, INFOR Scheduling, JDA, Blue Yonder, or similar planning and scheduling platforms
• Strong understanding of Supply Planning, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), or Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deployment activities across geographically dispersed locations
• Willingness to travel approximately 15%–35% based on business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience supporting supply chain transformation programs in global manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience implementing planning technology platforms and process optimization initiatives
• Change Management certification or related credentials

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable. Pay Range: $60/hr to $75/hr Apply To This Job