Master Planner

North American, Master Planner (S&OP) ManagerReady to lead the charge in transforming supply chain strategy? This role takes ownership of IBP/SIOP supply master planning for high-impact food product lines, driving alignment between mid-term strategy and real-time execution for a $1b rev profit center. You'll orchestrate rough-cut capacity planning, optimize a multi-plant network, and model dynamic scenarios to navigate change and seize opportunity. Partnering with cross-functional teams, you'll solve complex challenges, balance supply and demand, and unlock new levels of performance. If you're passionate about making bold decisions, delivering results, and shaping the future of supply planningthis is your moment.The position is in our Charlotte, NC headquarters and will be working in office Monday - Thursday and the option to be remote on Friday starting January 2026.Responsibilities:Effective IBP Mid-term Supply Plan for all relevant Foods product lines:The Master Planner Manager is responsible for delivering:Rough-cut capacity plan: Accounting for the consensus demand forecast, inventory targets, production capacity and targeted lead timesNetwork Planning: Ensure rough-cut capacity plan best utilizes multiple nodes (mfg. plants) of capacity to maximize throughput, deliver top customer service and drive optimum financial results for SEE corporationEffective Scenario Modeling: for various business opportunities or changes to potential future supply and demand outlookEffective engagement with Operations: To determine capacity, identify gaps and determine/execute action plan to better balance planAnalyze and resolve variance from cycle to cycle on both supply and demand side, driving continuous improvement with associated process ownersEffective Communication of supply and demand gaps in IBP: Implement actions to balance supply and demand with supporting analysis (risk, financial, service impact)Ensure Alignment of Detailed Production Schedule to IBP Master Supply Plan:Ensure effective execution and alignment of the short-term detailed master schedule managed by plant detailed scheduling and the mid-term IBP planIn cases where the two plans are not aligned, conduct root cause analysis to better understand the drivers of the variance.Organize and communicate findings and work with relevant resources to improve the varianceDrive Supply Chain Excellence:Deliver Inventory, Service Delivery, and Cost targetsAnalyze factors impacting key performance indicator (KPI) results and improvement opportunitiesCommunicate overall status and opportunities throughout multiple levels of the organization to ensure effective decision-making and timely actionPlanning and Inventory Strategies and Execution: Develop and implement effective strategies to optimize cost, service and output by application of:Planning strategies (M to O, M to S, A to O)Inventory strategies: plan for every part, segmentation, ABC analysis, lead-time and service regression analysisWork with Product Line Management and Commercial to set supply plan business priorities as needed (by Customer, by Product, by Market) in a supply constrained environmentActively Support Global Business and Supply Chain Initiatives:Support the development and implementation of key global initiatives as needed.Qualifications:Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management or similar area requiredMaster of Business (Supply Chain, Accounting, Management) strongly preferred.Professional Supply Chain certification in APICS, CPIM or CSCP preferred10+ years of experience3+ years of management experienceStrong indirect leadership skillsMinimum 5 years' experience as a highly proficient user in SAP ERP (MPS/MRP), advanced planning (SAP ECC/APO, S4hana/IBP)Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability at driving change management and large-scale process change throughout organizationThe ability to influence others based on empirical evidence to support decision-makingEmbrace ambiguity and demonstrated willingness to take calculated risks based on thoughtful cost/benefitEffective communication skills at multiple levels within an organization, including executive presentation skillsAbility to influence others with an effective, information-based approachA successful candidate should have demonstrated experience applying Lean manufacturing concepts, black belt and/or the value stream mapping experience, inventory management strategies, root cause analysisTravel