ABOUT US:

SMC, Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Supply Chain Planning Supervisor is instrumental in creating and executing efficient demand and supply planning processes that drive cost-effective and smooth supply chain operations. This role is essential for innovating our approach to forecasting, inventory planning, and production scheduling while collaborating with key stakeholders to align operations with business objectives.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field.
• At least 5-8 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or production scheduling.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems and advanced planning software (e.g., IQMS, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills, with a focus on driving actionable insights.
• Proven leadership ability to manage teams, foster collaboration, and guide team development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful history of implementing SIOP, Planning procedures, Business Intelligence tools, and team development across multiple facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain planning, demand forecasting, or production planning, including supervisory or leadership experience in an Injection Molding sector.
• APICS certification (e.g., CPIM or CSCP) and knowledge of or certified in Demand Driven MRP
• Proficiency in IQMS, Tableau, Power BI, DDMRP, MRP II, MPS, DRP, and SIOP.
• Experience working in an ISO 13485 environment.

• 
  
  
  
• Lead the SMC WI team to support future growth by optimizing supply chain operations, systems, and planning processes.

• Create and implement the vision and strategy for supply chain and business planning to align with SMC’s business objectives.
• Create and implement capacity planning strategies to ensure the organization can meet current and future demand while optimizing resources and minimizing costs.
• Innovate and streamline the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, facilitating collaboration across departments to drive operational excellence.
• Facilitate change by challenging the status quo, introducing innovative solutions that drive continuous improvement and operational scalability.
• Develop and lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of business goals.
• Lead the end-to-end process of demand, supply, and inventory planning to ensure timely and cost-effective product delivery.
• Mentoring and leading direct report(s) and ability to influence others.
• Developing decision modeling using business intelligence tools and incorporate into current ERP systems.
• Identify opportunities with current ERP systems and build tools to address gaps with the current applications that are user friendly.
  Leadership Competencies:

Action-Oriented: Proactively embraces new opportunities and challenges with urgency, enthusiasm, and high energy. Takes decisive action without overcomplicating or over-planning. Seizes opportunities and consistently displays a positive, can-do attitude, even in difficult times. Steps up to address tough situations with confidence and determination.

• Collaborative: Fosters strong partnerships by working collaboratively with others to achieve common goals. Balances personal interests with fairness, respecting others’ areas of responsibility. Actively engages in teamwork, giving credit to others for their contributions, and earning trust and support from colleagues.
• Decision Quality: Makes informed and timely decisions that drive organizational progress. Effectively navigates uncertainty and incomplete information by blending analysis, experience, and judgment. Uses a structured approach to decision-making, considering all relevant factors and applying sound principles. Recognizes when a rapid, practical solution is sufficient.
• Results-Driven: Consistently delivers strong results, even in challenging conditions. Focuses on achieving key outcomes with a bottom-line mentality. Overcomes obstacles and setbacks, relentlessly pursuing goals. Demonstrates a history of surpassing expectations and inspires others to achieve high performance.
• Accountability: Holds both self and others accountable for fulfilling commitments, demonstrating ownership and responsibility in actions and decisions. Establishes clear roles and processes for tracking work and measuring progress. Implements regular feedback loops to ensure continuous improvement and responsibility.
• Trustworthy: Builds trust and confidence with others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Consistently honors commitments and communicates with transparency. Known for being direct, truthful, and dependable. Aligns actions with words, demonstrating consistency and credibility in all interactions.