STIHL

Supply Chain Supervisor

STIHL

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Virginia Beach • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

Assembly

About the role

  • Develop and execute comprehensive production plans for a portfolio of items, incorporating network lead times and available capacity in a high-volume vertical manufacturing setting.
  • Create short- and long-term end-to-end production and capacity plans for items manufactured internally across multiple integrated stages, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Under limited guidance, define optimal capacity levels and resource allocations to maximize service levels, minimize working capital, and reduce costs.
  • Serve as a key driver in maintaining that all parts and components are available for finished goods assembly.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations and logistics, to anticipate bottlenecks and implement proactive solutions in a sophisticated manufacturing ecosystem.
  • Foster close working relationships with multiple departments, such as Production Managers, Quality Assurance (QA), Procurement, and New Product Introduction teams, to ensure aligned and efficient production planning.
  • Develop, coach, and train production planners to strengthen analytical skills, planning discipline, and overall capability within the team.
  • Utilize advanced planning tools, with a focus on SAP, to model scenarios, simulate capacity constraints, and generate actionable insights for continuous improvement.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, capacity utilization rates, throughput, and cost variances, and adjust plans accordingly to support high-volume production demands.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years related experience preferred.
  • Performs work under minimal supervision.
  • Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of MRP system; SAP applications preferred. (e.g., SAP PP, MM or similar modules) for planning, scheduling, and capacity management.
  • Relevant certifications such as APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management), CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), or equivalent are preferred.
Benefits
  • Competitive pay with multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases
  • Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and eligible family members
  • Company-paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Robust retirement offerings including: A fully vested Pension Plan after 5 years
  • A 401(k) with generous employer match
  • Paid time off including Vacation, Sick Time, and 11 Paid Holidays
  • A strong culture of stability, community, and innovation

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
production planningcapacity planningresource allocationanalytical skillscost reductionKPI monitoringschedulinginventory management
Soft skills
communication skillscollaborationcoachingproblem-solvingrelationship building
Certifications
APICS CPIMCSCP