Principal – Capacity Planning – Supply Chain

Principal – Capacity Planning – Supply Chain

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 12 years of experience in inventory planning, demand or capacity planning, or supply chain management, with a proven track record in a leadership role.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams. Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in cross-functional environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on innovative and strategic solutions to complex challenges.
• Ability to convey complex information effectively to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust capacity management strategies to ensure efficient resource utilization and support the achievement of business objectives.
• Perform detailed analysis and forecasting to anticipate capacity requirements based on sales predictions and business growth initiatives.
• Help build processes to track capacity utilization to a high degree of fidelity and partner with engineering teams to define solutions.
• Find opportunities to improve capacity utilization and efficiency across production facilities and supply chain networks. Implement standard methodologies to improve operational performance.
• Work closely with Production, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance teams to ensure capacity plans are coordinated with overall business strategies and objectives.
• Apply advanced analytical techniques and tools to evaluate capacity data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of analysts, encouraging a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., APICS, CPIM) is preferred.