Planning Senior Manager

About the role

The Planning Senior Manager is a key leadership role within the Indigo Operations Division, part of the Operations Staff team and leading the Planning organization. The role leads end-to-end planning across demand, supply, production, materials, inventory and NPI, working with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, R&D, Finance, GTM, Business and other teams to turn business strategy into executable operational plans.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Planning organization and set its vision, strategy, priorities and operating model.
• Lead end-to-end supply and demand planning, including demand and forecast cycles, supply and production plans, material and inventory planning, capacity and NPI planning.
• Drive the S&OP / integrated planning process and partner with Manufacturing to turn demand into production plans.
• Lead planning for NPI and business changes, and drive scenario and risk planning with contingency plans.
• Provide management with visibility and insights on plans, performance, risks and trade-offs.
• Drive operational excellence using AI, advanced analytics, automation and digital planning tools, and own and monitor key Planning and Operations KPIs.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and build team capability through recruitment, coaching, performance management and succession planning.

Required profile

• B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management or a related field; MBA / M.Sc. is an advantage.
• Significant experience in Planning, Supply Chain and Operations in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading managers and professional teams.
• Fluent English, written and verbal.

Required skills

• Demand, supply, production, material and inventory planning, and S&OP processes.
• Capacity planning, inventory optimization and NPI.
• Analytical, problem-solving and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Digital and AI mindset, with use of analytics and automation.