Supply Chain Planning Manager

Department Mission Statement

Provide customers with the freshest product while maintaining order fill standards and meeting company inventory goals. Develop and implement production plans that optimize the supply chain (people, machines, and systems).

Job Description

• Review the sales forecast for all finished good items and develop and/or supervise the development of monthly production plans that support the company’s strategy.
• Maintain results and course correct when necessary.
• Lead the daily activities of the planning department.
• Engage in the Sales and Operations Planning process for the Supply Chain team.
• Partner with Sales and Finance to continuously improve the company’s S&OP.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing, Operations, R&D, Purchasing and Quality to actively engage and support all new products and restage activities.
• Manage the Supply Chain Planning team.
• Train and develop all department staff.
• Manage the Supply Chain Data Analyst to ensure department reports are completed on a timely basis and mater data is entered correctly.
• Execute all corporate inventory policies.
• Provide input to periodic review of policies and suggest improvements as needed.
• Oversee the efficient transfer of materials and finished goods between all plants based on transfer Game Plan.
• Support the organizational Mission Statement.

Team Alignment and Development

• Recruit, train and inspire team.
• Establish annual performance goals for team members with input from Sr Director of Supply Chain Planning.
• Provide regular performance feedback, including the identification of opportunities for improvement, to drive individual growth and development.
• Support initiatives that drive the company values throughout the department and organization.
• Maintain alignment with the broader Supply Chain team.

Leadership Skills Required

• Excellent oral / written / interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence others.
• Able to effectively present information to top management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to train, motivate, coach, and develop individuals.
• Demonstrated Project Management experience and strong cross-functional team orientation.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or other technical discipline.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• APICS certification a plus.
• 7 to 10 years of experience leading and developing a supply chain planning team in a high-volume CPG company.
• Strong proficiency with ERP system, databases and Excel.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10%, as needed.

Benefits

Bigelow Tea is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bigelow Tea does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.