Planning Manager

Planning Manager

Job Purpose

The Regional Planning Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing demand, supply, and production planning processes across multiple locations within a region. This role ensures inventory optimization, operational efficiency, and alignment between supply chain functions and business objectives.

Experience

Professional background

8+ years of experience in supply chain planning, demand forecasting, or production planning in a regional or global environment; Strong experience with supply chain optimization, and inventory management; Hands-on expertise in ERP, APS, and data analytics platforms.

Educational background

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities

• DEMAND & SUPPLY PLANNING

Oversee and optimize demand forecasting and supply planning across multiple business units.

• SALES & OPERATIONS PLANNING (S&OP) MANAGEMENT

Lead the regional S&OP process, ensuring alignment between demand, supply, and financial planning.

• INVENTORY & CAPACITY MANAGEMENT

Implement inventory optimization strategies to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.

• DATA ANALYTICS & KPI MONITORING

Establish and monitor supply chain KPIs

• PROCESS OPTIMIZATION & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Identify and implement automation and digital transformation projects to streamline workflows.

• CROSS-FUNCTIONAL & REGIONAL COLLABORATION

Act as a key liaison between regional and global sales and supply chain teams.

Collaborate with procurement, logistics, finance, and manufacturing teams to improve supply chain alignment.

• RISK MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including supply disruptions, geopolitical factors, and raw material shortages.

Ensure regulatory compliance with trade, customs, and sustainability policies.

Don’t let a few unmet requirements chill your enthusiasm! If you’re excited about the role and believe you have the potential to excel, click “Apply” anyway. We love fresh energy and are eager to see what you bring to the table!

Why work for Epta

At Epta, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a thoughtful range of perks designed to inspire, support, and celebrate our team every step of the way.

• Join Epta in this permanent role, where you'll experience a great blend of new technologies and a modern workplace culture.
• We take development opportunities seriously! Take part in a variety of training through our Epta Academy and external training partners.
• Epta offers the opportunity for remote work whenever possible, along with providing the necessary technical equipment.
• Balance work and personal life perfectly with our flexible working hours.
• Give back more than we receive: Join our volunteering activities and help make the world a better place.

Our story

We at the Epta Group are a dynamic and growing international company, delivering cutting-edge commercial refrigeration solutions that impact everyday life—from ensuring fresh food in supermarkets to keeping the perfect chill in your favorite café. Our global network includes manufacturing facilities, sales entities and service organizations —all working together to provide sustainable and innovative solutions. We support customers in their green transition and support them as a fully integrated provider, from the layout of the store to the after-sales support.

With over 8,000 employees, Epta fosters an environment of continuous development. We offer career growth, extensive training, and the opportunity to thrive in a company where every challenge is a chance to create value and inspire our people. Guided by our values, we are committed to professional excellence, sustainability, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, parental status, or social origin. At Epta, your unique perspective is what keeps us innovative and cool.