Supply Chain Planner

Supply Chain Planner

Location: This position is based out of our Huntersville, NC location, and we work on a hybrid schedule of 3 days in Office (T, W, Th) and 2 days Remote (M, F).

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for leading the Demand Planning and Supply Planning processes within Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle to ensure alignment between customer demand, inventory strategy, supply capabilities, and business initiatives. This role develops accurate demand forecasts, facilitates cross-functional planning activities, and partners with Sales, Channel, and Finance to achieve service, inventory, and financial goals. The successful candidate translates demand consensus into executable supply plans that facilitate cross-functional decision-making throughout the S&OP process.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Follow a regimented monthly cadence to analyze, collaborate, and collect input from cross functional departments to optimize the demand forecast and reach consensus with all parties.
• Contribute to the Demand Consensus meeting, within the monthly S&OP cycle, to report on all meaningful forecast changes, collaborate with participants and challenge aspects of the forecast that do not align with the trends and analysis presented by the Planning team.
• Vendor portal review to ensure Supply Chain Planning scorecards and KPIs are being achieved.
• Run monthly reporting on forecast accuracy, forecast bias to strategically adjust demand forecast with insights derived from these metrics.
• Improve forecast accuracy by analyzing forecast errors, recommending, and implementing appropriate action plans.
• Actively manage supplier POs to ensure adequate inventory across the lead time that aligns with demand and inventory plans.
• Recommend mitigation plans for shortages, supply disruptions, and capacity constraints.
• Manage inventory targets, safety stock levels, and replenishment parameters.
• Create and maintain inbound containers in collaboration with Suppliers and Receiving Department.
• Collaborate with suppliers to manage delivery dates to facilitate accurate cash flow forecasting.
• Participate in or lead projects related to data driven supply chain optimization, planning system improvements, master data strategy, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of Demand/Supply planning experience, working knowledge of Supply Chain concepts, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Analysis, or Operations preferred.
• 4+years of S&OP, SIOP, or related supply chain planning process preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Business, or related analytical subject area.
• Experience leading collaborative demand meetings, participating in a consensus process or involvement in an S&OP process.
• Excellent organization, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Possesses strong analytical skills with the ability to scrutinize and break down facts and concepts in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to build positive relationships across the organization including the leadership team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel required including V-Lookups, IF Functions and Statements, Pivot tables. Advanced knowledge preferred.
• Experience using SAP, Infor Nexus, and Demand Forecasting Software (Forecast Pro) preferred.
• APICS Supply Chain Certification preferred.