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The Planning Manager is an integral part of the Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning process. This role is responsible for working with Corporate Forecasting and translating forecasts for the planning and execution of production, inventory, distribution and financial requirements. This role is responsible for significant step function changes in improvements in customer service levels.
Job Responsibility:
Collaborate with corporate forecasting and business units’ cross-functional teams to develop and improve strategies and processes that drive on time delivery while optimizing working capital
Provide recommendations on inventory strategies that will support upside revenue opportunities and fluctuations in model/mix by product line
Use capacity analysis, historical data, sales forecasts and product life cycle roadmaps as input to develop unit volume requirements
Develop and maintain product configuration assumptions to help calculate units
Lead and represent business unit in weekly SIOP and schedule attainment meetings
Work with product management to understand New Product Introduction (NPI) and end of sale product transitions to seamlessly phase-in or phase-out within operations with minimal risk
Clearly communicate and explain assumptions, inputs, analyses and outputs at monthly SIOP meetings on behalf of business unit
Report forecast accuracy and related performance metrics on monthly/quarterly basis to management
Lead improvement of customer service levels and working capital (Inventory Turns) by developing and maintaining the forecast for assigned products
Ensure planning capabilities support maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation through systems utilization and process improvements
Coach and mentor team to improve engagement with local technical/commercial stakeholders and to establish communication channels between the cross functional teams
Accountable for defining resource needs and works within budget and staffing parameters to accomplish objectives for area of responsibility
Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or Supply Chain Management OR 8 years related experience in the Supply Chain function within a similar working environment
3 years demand planning experience
5 years of progressive Operations management experience in similar work environment
Experience leading a major cross-functional project that included managing resources, implementing project plans and timelines, identifying and removing roadblocks, implementation of improved product lines
Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated understanding and application of lean manufacturing principles
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated problem-solving ability, including the ability to identify creative and effective solutions and the ability to ask the right questions, help frame logical conclusions