Sr. Manager, Planning Systems in Leeds

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The Sr. Manager, Planning Systems plays a critical leadership role within the Supply Chain Planning organization, responsible for the strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of planning systems that enable end‑to‑end supply chain execution. This role partners closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, IT, and Digital teams to ensure planning tools and data support business growth, service, and efficiency across DePuy Synthes. This is an opportunity to shape how advanced planning capabilities, system integrations, and data‑driven insights are deployed at scale in a global medical technology environment—directly impacting customer service, inventory performance, and operational resilience.

• Own and lead the planning systems strategy for the Supply Chain Plan function, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long‑term digital roadmaps.
• Oversee the design, deployment, and ongoing optimization of demand planning, supply planning, and inventory planning systems, including integrations with ERP and upstream/downstream tools.
• Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Commercial teams to translate business requirements into scalable system capabilities and process improvements.
• Lead and develop a team of planning systems professionals, providing coaching, performance management, and functional leadership.
• Drive data accuracy, master data governance, and planning parameter integrity to support high‑quality planning outcomes.
• Manage system enhancements, upgrades, and transformation initiatives, including vendor coordination and project governance.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to assess system performance, user adoption, and business value realization.
• Champion continuous improvement and standardization across planning processes, leveraging best practices and digital innovation.

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field. Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA or MS) in Supply Chain, Operations, or Information Systems.

Experience and Skills Required: Typically 8-10 years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, planning systems, or supply chain digital enablement roles. Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and influencing cross‑functional stakeholders. Strong expertise in planning systems (e.g., demand, supply, and inventory planning tools) and ERP integrations. Proven ability to translate business needs into system and process solutions at scale. Experience leading system implementations, enhancements, or transformations in a complex environment.

Preferred: Experience in a medical device, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environment. Exposure to advanced planning concepts such as scenario modeling, S&OP/IBP enablement, and digital supply chain analytics. Experience working with global or multi‑site supply chain networks. Familiarity with data governance, master data management, and planning parameter design. Change management experience supporting adoption of new systems and processes. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with comfort presenting to senior leadership.

Other: Language: English (additional languages a plus). Travel: Limited; up to 10–20%, primarily domestic with occasional international travel. Certifications: APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP) or similar certifications preferred but not required.

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