Planning Manager
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management · Procurement
In short
Emerson seeks a Planning Manager in Lodz, Poland to lead end-to-end production planning, ensuring material flow, delivery performance, and inventory optimization. This role involves team leadership, collaboration with manufacturing and supply chain, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has experience in production planning or supply chain, strong analytical skills, and effective communication.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of production planning professionals.
- Oversee production planning activities for efficient material and product flow.
- Manage backlog performance, order fulfillment, and lead time improvement.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to balance demand, capacity, and inventory.
- Identify and address planning constraints and bottlenecks.
- Drive inventory optimization strategies.
- Maintain and improve planning systems and parameters.
- Lead projects focused on process improvement, standardization, innovation, automation, and performance enhancement.
- Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions.
- Promote and maintain a safe working environment.
Requirements
- Experience leading production planning, supply chain, manufacturing planning, logistics, or related operational processes.
- Experience guiding, mentoring, or coordinating teams in a fast-paced business environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize work, manage competing demands, and make balanced decisions.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Professional proficiency in English.
- Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and customer-focused results.
Desired Qualifications
- Background in production planning, supply chain management, operations management, logistics, engineering, business, or a related field.
- Experience with inventory optimization methodologies, Kanban systems, MRP/APS planning tools, or make-to-order environments.
- Experience leading operational excellence, transformation, automation, or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of demand planning, capacity planning, production scheduling, and supply chain performance management.
- Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment with a strong customer service focus.
Benefits
- Opportunity to grow your career.
- Lead the end-to-end production planning process.
- Play a key role in driving operational excellence.
- Support business performance.
- Develop a high-performing planning team.
- Work within a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Commitment to ongoing career development.
- Growing an inclusive culture.
- Support to thrive through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities.
- Invest in your success.
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Company
Emerson
Job Posted
2 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Lodz, Poland
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