Planning Manager
Company: Michael Page
Location: Cedarhurst
Posted on: October 15, 2024
Job Description:
This role involves leading cross-functional S&OP meetings to
coordinate demand forecasts, inventory targets, and production
plans. The position requires refining inventory goals, monitoring
S&OP metrics, and collaborating with Supply Chain teams to
address constraints.Client DetailsMy client is a growing materials
and design company, offering innovative technology and products.
They are PE backed, and hoping to double in size in the next 2-3
years. Description
- Chair cross-functional S&OP meetings to coordinate
stakeholders on demand forecasts, inventory goals, and production
schedules.
- Refine inventory goals using ABC analysis to improve
efficiency, service levels, and optimize capital investments.
- Monitor and report S&OP metrics, identifying areas for
improvement and implementing strategies to enhance supply chain
performance.
- Work with Supply Chain teams to address long-term supply
constraints and ensure a unified S&OP strategy.
- Present complex analysis and reports to stakeholders,
integrating S&OP insights into decision-making.
- Evaluate and deploy technology solutions to improve S&OP
efficiency and accuracy, including advanced analytics tools.
- Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to assess
S&OP impacts, offering strategic recommendations.
- Establish and manage KPIs to gauge S&OP effectiveness and
drive improvement efforts.
- Perform additional tasks as needed, in line with S&OP
principles and objectives.Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a
related field; a Master's degree is advantageous.
- Demonstrated experience in Sales & Operations Planning, demand
forecasting, and inventory management.
- Strong analytical skills and expertise in data-driven
decision-making.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities for working
with diverse teams.
- Comprehensive understanding of supply chain processes,
inventory optimization, and demand planning.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced skills in relevant
software tools.
- Strategic mindset with the capability to drive continuous
improvement in S&OP processes.
- Certification in APICS or a related field is preferred.Job
Offer
- Health, dental, vision benefits
- 401k match
- Hybrid office capacityMPI does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status,
marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or
class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI
encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled,
protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Keywords: Michael Page, Norwalk , Planning Manager, Executive , Cedarhurst, Connecticut
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