.**Job Overview**: We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated **Commodity Planning Manager**Key Responsibilities**:- ** Planning & Coordination**: Develop and execute detailed plans to ensure timely, cost-effective, and efficient procurement and delivery of commodities, in alignment with production and business requirements.- ** Supplier Relationship Management**: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, quality. Act swiftly to resolve any issues and continuously improve supplier performance.- ** High-Pressure Decision Making**: Navigate tight deadlines and high-pressure situations, ensuring that urgent requirements are met without compromising quality, relationships, or process efficiency.- ** Collaboration & Communication**: Act as a liaison between teams, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are informed and aligned on priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.- ** Continuous Improvement**: Proactively identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements across teams and the supply chain.**Required Qualifications**:- ** Proven experience managing cross-functional teams**,- Strong background in **commodity management**, including sourcing, supply chain planning, and vendor relationship management.- Ability to work effectively **under pressure** and manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.- Strong sense of **urgency** and problem-solving ability to address issues quickly and effectively.- ** Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills**, with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.- Solid understanding of supply chain management principles and the ability to drive results in complex environments.**Education & Experience** Recommended**- Four-year or Graduate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations management, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.- Typically has 7-10 years of job-related experience or 5-7 years of management experience, preferably in supply chain, operations, or a related field