What You'll Do:

We are seeking a Supply Planning Manager to lead the development and execution of effective supply plans that meet customer demand while optimizing inventory, capacity, and cost.

 This role plays a critical part in ensuring supply continuity and driving cross-functional alignment across the supply chain.

How You'll Do It:

Long lead-time management - establish and maintain strong relationships with
suppliers to ensure timely production and delivery.
  Translate accurate Demand forecasts into actionable ordering plans to ensure timely
availability of products. Ensure that ordering strategies account for seasonal
fluctuations and changes in Demand patterns.
  Inventory Management- maintain optimal inventory levels using a min/max approach
to balance supply and demand. Identify risks of stockouts or excess stock, and
implement corrective actions as necessary. Develop and track metrics for inventory
turnover and availability to ensure product availability without overstocking
  Supplier progress monitoring through overseeing the suppliers production process and
ensure timelines are met. Work closely with suppliers to resolve them, and implement
change to the plan as needed to maintain delivery schedules.
  Collaboration with Demand team and cross-functional partners by working with the
Demand team to assess sales trends and identify necessary adjustments to forecasts.
Coordinate inventory transfers between plants to optimize inventory levels and support
manufacturing schedules.
  Port of Entry and Logistics Management by managing and coordinating shipments
through various ports of entry and ensure smooth transits between different origin
destinations. Address any logistical challenges related to timing, customs clearance,
and shipping delays to minimize disruption in the supply chain.
  Reporting and Analysis through regular reporting and analysis through tracking
inventory orders and supplier performance data and deliver to different stakeholders.
Provide clear insights and recommendations based on data to help drive decisions at
various levels within the organization.
  Cost and cash-flow management by understanding and applying working knowledge of
inventory holding costs, cashflow implications and financial impacts of inventory
decisions.
  Continuously evaluate and implement process improvements related to ordering,
inventory, and supplier management to enhance operational efficiency. Propose and
implement strategies to mitigate risk of delays while ensuring cost-effectiveness.

Functional/Technical Competencies

Good communication and interpersonal skills
  Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  Ability to work in matrix environment and effectively shift focus to multiple priorities
  Readily adapt to changing circumstances
  Work cooperatively with others to support goals and achieve outcomes
  Open to feedback and motivated to grow outside the comfort zone
  Results oriented and self-motivated with demonstrated ability to multitask under tight
guidelines and time frames
  Understanding of costs associated with product supply and fulfillmen

What You'll Bring:

Required:
  Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Logistics, or related
field
  3-5 years relevant experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Operations
  Strong analytical skills and problem-solving techniques
  Strong practical skills using statistical modeling
  Able to work independently with minimal supervision
  Excel expert level
Preferred:
  Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, CPIM, CSCM

Job Factors/Work Environments

  Office environment is primarily sedentary in nature
  Exposure to manufacturing plant and warehouse distribution environment
10-25% travel

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