Planning Manager

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Supply Chain Specialists responsible for FG purchasing, shipment tracking, inventory receipt, and ancillary support purchasing.
• Lead the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SI&OP) process and clearly communicate key supply chain metrics to the Executive Team each month.
• Work with product management to understand New Product Introduction (NPI) and end of sale product transitions to seamlessly phase-in or phase-out while mitigating risk (e.g., resources, inventory, and financial liability).
• Orchestrate supply forecasts within a cross-functional team to meet revenue targets and upside opportunities.
• Facilitate MRP improvements within the existing platform and represent Supply Chain and Manufacturing in enterprise-wide Planning improvements.
• Partner with logistics and operations counterparts to consistently evaluate FG storage requirements across multiple warehouses.
• Ensure planning capabilities support maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation through systems utilization and process improvements.
• Coach and mentor team to improve engagement and establish communication channels between the cross functional teams.
• Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or Operations;
• 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Planning, or other related experience;

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA preferred;
• Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP required;
• Experience with external manufacturing preferred;
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, and colleagues;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple complex projects and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment;
• Thorough understanding of company products and logistics;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.