Supply Planning Manager (Factories & External Suppliers)

Colombes, France (92) | Global Scope | Leadership of 12 Supply Planners

Shape the Future of Global Supply Planning

At Newell Brands, we are looking for a strategic, people-focused and results-driven Supply Planning Manager to lead our end-to-end supply planning operations across our manufacturing network and external supplier base worldwide.

In this highly visible leadership role, you will oversee supply planning for 7 factories and approximately 60 external suppliers across the globe, ensuring the right products are available at the right time while balancing customer service, inventory, capacity and cost.

You will manage a talented team of 12 Supply Planners, play a key role in our S&OP process, and partner with senior leaders to drive operational excellence, business growth and supply chain transformation.

If you thrive in a dynamic international environment and enjoy leading teams while solving complex supply chain challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead and Inspire a High-Performing Team

• Develop, coach and mentor a team of 12 Supply Planners.


• Build a culture of ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement.


• Set clear objectives, KPIs and development plans to support team success.


• Drive talent development and succession planning.


• Champion planning excellence through process harmonization and best practices.

Drive Global Supply Planning Excellence

• Lead supply planning activities across manufacturing sites, co-packers and external suppliers worldwide.


• Ensure optimal product availability while meeting inventory and service objectives.


• Balance demand, supply and production capacity to support commercial growth.


• Identify risks proactively and implement mitigation plans to ensure business continuity.


• Challenge and influence manufacturing, procurement and supplier partners to improve responsiveness, efficiency and supply performance.


• Lead monthly Supply Reviews and contribute directly to executive S&OP discussions.


• Drive strategic supply chain projects and transformation initiatives across the organization.

Optimize Inventory Performance

• Manage inventory valued at approximately $50M.


• Define inventory policies and target stock levels aligned with business priorities.


• Monitor inventory performance and implement corrective actions where needed.


• Lead inventory reduction initiatives while protecting service levels.


• Balance customer satisfaction, working capital and operational constraints to deliver sustainable results.

What Makes You Successful

Experience & Expertise

• Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration or related field.


• 8+ years of Supply Chain experience, including significant Supply Planning expertise.


• Proven experience leading and developing teams.


• Strong understanding of S&OP processes and modern planning methodologies.


• Experience operating within complex international manufacturing and supplier networks.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.


• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Technical Skills

• Experience with SAP ECC, SAP APO and/or SAP IBP.


• Advanced Excel and strong data analysis capabilities.


• Knowledge of planning systems, KPIs and inventory optimization practices.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.


• Strong communicator and relationship builder.


• Continuous improvement mindset.


• Resilient, adaptable and comfortable navigating change.


• High attention to detail and execution excellence.

Languages

• Fluent English is required.

Why Join Us?

✅ Lead a large-scale global supply planning operation
✅ Manage a talented team and drive organizational impact
✅ Influence executive decision-making through S&OP
✅ Work across factories, suppliers and international markets
✅ Play a key role in transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
✅ Join a fast-paced environment where your leadership directly shapes business performance

Ready to make a global impact and take supply planning excellence to the next level? Apply now and be part of a team that keeps our business moving forward.