Sr. Manager, Supply Planning

Company Overview

Allied Air Enterprises is a division of Lennox International.  We bring together the collective strengths of seven comfort brands – Armstrong Air, AirEase, Concord, Ducane, Allied, Allied Commercial and Magic-Pak to give distributors and dealers the ultimate source for heating and cooling solutions.  From compact residential applications to large commercial projects, Allied Aire Enterprises redefines ease-of-business through breadth of product, resources and competencies unparalleled in the market.

At Allied Air Enterprises, we're proof of how effective good people can be. We've based our entire business on hiring talented, dedicated professionals and giving them the resources needed to thrive. Having the right people can elevate the attitude, ideas, quality and commitment of any facility, and we're proud to say our employees do so every day. The dedication we have for promoting environmental sustainability through innovation is only possible due to our employees’ creativity and their desire to improve the world. We believe they help us create products that are better for homeowners, better for the environment, and better for the professional dealers who install them every day. 

Lennox (NYSE: LII) is an industry leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions founded over a century ago on the principles of integrity and innovation. Dedicated to sustainability and creating comfortable, healthier environments for our residential and commercial customers while reducing their carbon footprint, we lead the field in innovation with our cooling, heating, indoor air quality, and refrigeration systems.

Job Description

As a senior manager, the person in this position is responsible for providing the highest service level and facing fill rate within the working capital constraints of the financial plan. This manager also provides broad direction through subordinate managers and is responsible for the key metrics of network and facing fill rates, inventory turns and inventory working capital.

Duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Set strategic direction for supply chain initiatives.
• Develop proactive strategies to anticipate and mitigate issues and risks with respect to supply planning.
• Provide consultative guidance on the most complex aspects of developing inventory supply plans.
• Manage supply planning system and process improvements.
• Provide leadership to direct reports and team members.
• Responsible for inventory targets and order quantities.
• Perform inventory segmentation.
• Manage inventory of new and phase-out parts.
• Validate and meet the monthly inventory days of supply and facilitate the reduction of excess inventory.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; a master’s degree is preferred.
  • A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.
  • APICS or equivalent certification is preferred.

• Skills & Expertise:

  • Comprehensive understanding of product life cycles and business planning requirements.
  • Proven expertise in supply chain management, purchasing, inventory optimization, and analysis.
  • Strong continuous improvement skills with a track record of process enhancement.
  • Exceptional leadership, organizational, and managerial abilities.
  • Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and SAP ECC master data requirements.
  • Ability to motivate, recruit, interview, and develop professional team members.

Key Attributes:

• A strong presence as a leader who can effectively report to and collaborate with remote organizational leadership.
• Independent problem solver with excellent upward and downward communication abilities.
• Skilled at navigating organizational dynamics and fostering a cohesive team environment within the business unit.

The Compensation range for this position is approximately $113k - $145k and will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and education.

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Salary : $113,000 - $145,000