Supply Planning Team Leader
Vishay Precision Group
Posted on Mar 25, 2026
Description
The Supply Planning Team Leader is responsible for leading the supply planning function to ensure product availability, optimized inventory levels, and alignment between demand, production, procurement, and logistics. This role drives executional excellence while developing planning processes, tools, and team capabilities to support business growth and operational efficiency.
- Lead end-to-end supply planning processes
- Translate demand forecasts into supply plans
- Ensure optimal inventory levels while maintaining target service levels
- Identify root causes for supply gaps and implement corrective actions
- Partner with Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Finance
- Support NPI (New Product Introduction) supply readiness
- Communicate risks and mitigation plans clearly to stakeholders
- Implement planning best practices and KPIs
- Drive automation and system optimization (ERP, MRP tools)
- Team lead of 3-4 planners
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, economics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
- Master's degree - An advantage
- 5+ years of experience in supply planning \/ production planning
- 2+ years in a leadership or team lead role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
- High ownership and accountability
- Leadership and People Management Capabilities
- Strong ERP\/MRP system experience
- Advanced Excel skills
- experience with planning tools preferred