Head of Supply Planning

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Massy, Essonne, Île-de-France
In-Office
Senior level
Appliances
The Role
The Head of Supply Planning will oversee the timely supply of finished products, manage master planning, scheduling, and capacity planning across global sites, and ensure service and inventory results meet industry standards.
Summary Generated by Built In

L‑Acoustics is the world leader in premium professional sound systems for live events. From world-class artists on tour, to major music festivals in every genre, to opening and closing ceremonies of planetary sporting events, we are the trusted choice of event professionals who require extreme reliability and fidelity show after show.  

 

Designed and manufactured in Europe, and available in 80 countries globally, L-Acoustics employs over 1300 people worldwide, with 20% of team resources devoted to R&D and application. Our products are built to the highest professional and sustainable standards, which we, continue to define and elevate. 

 

Sustainability is a shared journey rooted in innovation, responsibility, and people. For over 40 years, we’ve developed audio technologies with a focus on circular design, responsible sourcing, and long-lasting products. But our commitment goes beyond the environment—it’s about empowering individuals. Through our People First foundation, we champion professional growth, well-being, and diversity. From supporting women in audio to fostering local partnerships, we believe sound innovation should resonate with social impact. Joining L-Acoustics means shaping a future where technology, culture, and personal development thrive together. 

The Head of Supply Planning ensures timely and efficient finished product supply to L-Acoustics customers. This position reports to the Global Supply planning director within the Supply Chain organization of L-Acoustics. 

The Head of Supply Planning primarily owns the operational (0-3 months) and tactical (3-18 months) supply planning activities like master planning, scheduling, and capacity planning for group entities. The position sets the direction for, synchronizes, and oversees the supply planning activities of L-Acoustics group sites across the globe and strategic suppliers in collaboration with the respective supply planning teams of these sites. 

The Head of Supply Planning is accountable for ensuring industry-leading service and finished product inventory results of L-Acoustics. 

Contribution and Deliverables: 

As the Head of Supply Planning at L-Acoustics, you will, 

Within the operational horizon:

  • Develop master production plans based on business needs driven by the S&OP process, ensuring that products are available to meet customer orders. 
  • Identify and proactively address supply bottlenecks and disruptions to minimize production delays. 
  • Act as the key contributor to the supply availability process with a mandate to debottleneck the process and reduce the need for manual supply allocation. 
  • Ensure synchronization and drive clarity for the supply planning activities across group sites. 
  • Guide component planning, supply chain operations, and sales coordination to work in full synchronization with supply plans. 
  • Own the planning for custom and make-to-order items. 
  • Define, own, and monitor service, cost, and cash-related KPIs. 

Within the tactical horizon:

  • Lead the product segmentation process to classify product portfolios to simplify planning activities. 
  • Lead the operating strategy process to uncover and document operational constraints and lead times that need to be considered.  
  • Contribute to the process of prioritizing, reducing, or eliminating operating constraints. 
  • Lead the rough-cut capacity planning (RCCP) process for main sites with a mandate to establish a global RCCP process across group sites. 
  • Act as a contributor to the RCCP process for warehousing, logistics, and key suppliers. 
  • Contribute to cost control and reduction strategies, optimizing production costs while maintaining product quality. 
  • Own the process for avoiding and eliminating non-performing inventory. 
  • Contribute to the annual budget process and the monthly S&OP process. 
  • Work in harmony with the supply planning business expert to drive data-driven decision-making and adoption of modern supply chain tools & processes. 

Within the strategic horizon:

  • Contribute to the planning activities of new production sites, new distribution centers, new markets, new products, new customers, and new business verticals. 
  • Lead the capability-building plan, define roles and responsibilities, and own functional onboarding plans of the related organization. 

Location : 91300 - Massy.

What we offer

At L-Acoustics, newcomers are welcomed into a dynamic and inclusive environment that blends technological excellence with human-centered values. New team members benefit from the following: 

 

  • Hybrid work model with up to 2 remote workdays per week 

  • Comprehensive health benefits to support you and your family. 

  • Opportunities for internal mobility and career advancement 

  • A collaborative, international work environment driven by innovation. 

  • Employee events and initiatives that foster community and creativity. 

  • Access to the company’s CSE (Comité Social et Économique), offering cultural, leisure, and social benefits. 

  • A strong focus/emphasis on work-life balance 

  • L-Acoustics supports personal/professional development, diversity, and community engagement—ensuring that every newcomer feels empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive from day one. 

 

 

We recognize that talent is multifaceted. Our commitment to valuing each individual, giving equal opportunities to all and building a team enriched by a variety of backgrounds and experiences. What matters most to us is your passion, your expertise, and your drive to grow. We believe in creating an environment where people can do their best work and thrive together. Even if this role isn’t an exact match, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective could be just what our team needs. 

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The Company
HQ: Marcoussis
490 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

L-Acoustics is renowned for developing innovative sound systems and technologies that elevate the listening experience. Founded in France in 1984, L-Acoustics currently employs 800 team members worldwide, with headquarters in Paris, Los Angeles, London, and Singapore. Recognized for pioneering the line source array, L-Acoustics continues to shape the future of sound with solutions such as the L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology, which offers 3D multi-dimensional audio. L-Acoustics also provides exceptional concert-grade sound systems and immersive sound spaces for residential and architectural environments. In recognition of introducing these groundbreaking creative technologies, L-Acoustics was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2020 and 2023.

L-Acoustics sound systems can be heard around the globe in venues like the Hollywood Bowl and the Philharmonie de Paris, at the world's top-grossing festivals such as Coachella and Tomorrowland, international special events like the World Expo 2020 and World Cup 2022, and on tour with world-class artists such as Billie Eilish, Post Malone, Arctic Monkeys, and Jacky Cheung, and in the Las Vegas residencies of Katy Perry, Adele, and more.

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