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Capacity and Supply Manager

Clarios


Job Location:

Milwaukee, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

What you will do

The Capacity and Supply Planning Manager leads the people processes systems and analytical capabilities required to optimize supply and manage capacity throughout the supply chain network. This role is responsible for developing the medium and long term capacity plan that optimizes customer service working capital operational efficiency and business objectives (0-10 year horizon) The position leads the long-term capacity planning activities across manufacturing plants distribution centers and other stocking locations.


The Capacity and Supply Planning Manager works across Supply Planning Demand Planning Customer Service Logistics Manufacturing Commercial and Finance to identify risks evaluate scenarios and translate business requirements into executable supply plan for each facility.


How you will do it

  • Develop the consensus supply plan view for each facility that balances customer service inventory investment operational requirements and supply chain cost.
  • Lead scenario planning for evaluating different supply alternatives within the strategic planning horizon range (0-5 years). Provide insight to inform long-term capacity addition decisions (5-10 years)
  • Participation in the annual strategic plan process. Establish and update the capacity plan to align with the strategic plan (0-5 years). Develop rough cut views of the long-range capacity plan (5-10 years)
  • Establish and maintain the organization consensus supply plan (or firm up) to achieve business objectives. Participate in the development and lead the deployment of advanced technical planning tools to manage the consensus supply plan.
  • Collaborate with each facility to ensure the supply plan is achievable and incorporates a realistic view of capacity conditions including new capacity expansions.
  • Ability to navigate complex scenarios with shifting demand and supply throughout the planning horizon (0-10 years)
  • Partner with Demand Planning Supply Planning Customer Service Manufacturing Logistics Procurement Commercial and Finance to align inventory decisions with business priorities.
  • Identify and analyze potential demand supply capacity service and inventory risks and opportunities.
  • Drive resolution of gaps between inventory plans supply availability customer demand and network requirements.
  • Conduct and facilitate what-if analyses and scenario planning to evaluate alternative inventory production import and level-loading strategies.
  • Clearly communicate the risks costs service implications and benefits associated with planning alternatives to support cross-functional decision-making.
  • Recommend and lead improvements to planning processes systems data reporting organizational capabilities and decision-making practices.
  • Support the Sales Inventory and Operations Planning process by providing inventory projections network constraints scenario analyses risks and recommended actions.
  • Participate in strategic projects such as product launches product transitions end-of-life planning network changes distribution-center changes and supply chain transformation initiatives.
  • Ensure planning assumptions master data inventory policies and system parameters are accurate documented and consistently applied.
  • Promote a culture of accountability collaboration urgency disciplined problem-solving and continuous improvement.

What we look for

Required

  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations Management Business Engineering Logistics Analytics or another related field.
  • Five years of progressive experience in supply chain management inventory planning supply planning distribution planning demand planning logistics or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrated understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning and inventory-management principles.
  • Experience leading employees planning teams or cross-functional supply chain initiatives.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and quantitative skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex issues alternatives risks and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Experience using enterprise resource planning systems supply chain planning applications reporting tools or related technology.

Preferred

  • Advanced degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering Analytics or a related field.
  • APICS/ASCM certification such as CPIM CSCP or CLTD.
  • Experience in a complex manufacturing and distribution environment.
  • Experience with SAP QAD or comparable enterprise systems and supply chain planning tools.
  • Experience implementing or improving inventory optimization advanced planning network modeling or analytical solutions.
  • Experience supporting SIOP or integrated business planning processes.
  • Demonstrated success improving planning processes systems reporting inventory performance or organizational capability.

What you get:

  • Medical dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching all starting on date of hire

  • Tuition reimbursement perks and discounts

  • Parental and caregiver leave programs

  • All the usual benefits such as paid time off flexible spending short-and long-term disability basic life insurance business travel insurance and Employee Assistance Program

  • Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

  • HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

  • Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the worlds most recognizable car battery brands powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford General Motors Toyota Honda and Nissan. With 18000 employees worldwide we develop manufacture and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering recycling and reusing up to 99% of battery materialssetting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios were not just making batteries; were shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate push boundaries and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarioswhere your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership adaptability and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit ingenuity and passionwhere you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience area of expertise and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability diversity and equal opportunity please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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Required Experience:

Manager