Supply Chain Planning Manager

SHR Talent is currently representing a leading global manufacturing company in its search for a full-time Supply Chain Planning Manager! This is a Senior role in the company’s Supply Chain Organization focused on capturing the value of the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Process.  The individual in this role will be responsible for leading and managing one consistent S&OP process across all the company’s Business Units to drive a monthly constrained consensus plan.  The Supply Chain Planning Manager will participate in strategic planning, envisioning, and project initiatives to support the company’s overall Supply Chain Management Optimization goals and objectives.

A successful candidate in this role will possess the following attributes:

• Energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge
• Enjoy working with a team to work together and deliver great work
• Innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment

The individual in this role will have the opportunity to:

• Manage the design and adoption of SAP’s Sales and Operations Planning toolset and associated processes at the company
• Serve as a thought leader in supply chain planning and future improvement opportunities both within and across Businesses
• Support the monthly S&OP processes by Business to drive the consensus S&OP Plan for Executive approval
• Assess plan and process gaps and issues to identify and implement needed S&OP or APO level changes as required
• Understand the needs and objectives of each Business to optimize their inventory and production activities and translate these needs to S&OP level inputs and actions – train Business users on how best to balance their objectives in the process framework
• Manage the definition and oversight of Business level scenario planning processes and methodologies
• Engage all stakeholders in the process to support Business needs, manage issues and produce approved consensus S&OP plans
• Drive the definition and implementation of best practices in strategic and tactical planning activities within the company
• Serve as a strategic planner to help shape and guide Business level Strategic and Tactical planning activities
• Review performance metrics to assess how S&OP plans are tracking against goals, and work with the functional planning groups to improve their processes to meet the goals
• Implement continuous improvements to the S&OP processes across Businesses with the strategic goal of driving commonality
• Work with the COE to define and implement improvements in ECC, BW and S&OP technology solutions as needed
• Work with Master Data Owners to drive improved reliability and accuracy in planning hierarchies and data definitions
• Develop a deep understanding of Business requirements to support improved levels of service and solution design
• Drive the integration of S&OP with company FSG groups to support internal budgeting, financial reporting and consolidations
• Support technology enhancement projects and initiatives as required – specifically those related to S&OP, APO, IO and the Supply Chain Optimization Roadmap
• Manage staff, including hiring, training, performance management and career development as required
• Develop baseline forecasts and demand plans across the Businesses – support the ongoing training of Business level planners to develop such baselines within the Business over time
• Ensure each Business unit achieves S&OP Plan consensus across Sales, Operations and Finance
• Assist in the development and on-going refinement of supply chain KPIs, analytics, and reporting capabilities
• Occasional travel

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• 8+ years of previous operations related experience
• Experience working with Sales and Marketing groups on demand planning and shaping; Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
• Strong working knowledge of supply chain principles and concepts as well as analytical and process improvement capabilities
• Working knowledge of advanced planning and scheduling systems and techniques
• Understanding of statistical forecasting techniques and application
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work across functional lines to manage conflict and achieve stated objectives
• Demonstrated ability to translate varied business requirements into organized operational plans and processes
• Ability to balance an attention to detail with more strategic or process levels of understanding
• Strong computer skills with regard to SAP and Microsoft office products

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management

BONUS POINTS:

• Master’s degree in Business, Operations Management or Supply-Chain
• 4+ years in a planner role preferred
• LSS Certification preferred