Supply Chain Planning Manager Job Description

Supply Chain Planning Manager Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Supply Chain Planning Manager to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Communicate status of orders versus forecast and determine drivers of significant variation, making recommendations to drive forecast accuracy;
  • Own and gain alignment on the forecast that is driving the supply plan;
  • Utilize statistical modeling to develop forecasts;
  • Monitor and report on important changes to sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies impacting demand;
  • Identify and resolve supply exceptions by expediting purchase orders, re-allocating existing inventory and establishing safety stock parameters;
  • Lead risk assessments and mitigation activities;
  • Provide input into future planning tools to leverage for process and performance improvement;
  • Demand Planning;
  • Mange network of co-manufacturing partners to ensure attainment of production needs/goals;
  • Lead monthly consensus meetings for both Demand and Supply;
  • Collaborate with key cross-functional teams to model scenarios to recommend inventory strategies, establish inventory targets, and execute the plan;
  • Monitor and manage aging inventory and take action to maintain freshness, as well as mitigate spoilage and product write-offs;
  • Model various capacity scenarios to enable informed decision-making and appropriate risk-taking;
  • Identify & communicate supply/demand conflicts and imbalances to determine trade offs & potential service/fill rate risks;
  • Serve as the point-person for escalation of demand and supply-related issues.

Requirements:

  • Travel time: Minimal;
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint and data visualization;
  • Results focused. Bias towards action, able to synthesize multiple pieces of information and act decisively;
  • Knowledge of advanced planning solutions is a plus;
  • A passion for natural food and healthy eating as well as a desire to change the way we think about ingredient labels;
  • Exceptional organization skills and ability to follow and create new processes;
  • High proficiency in tools used for data analysis such as Excel is a must;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Mathematics, Finance or other Operations related field;
  • Must be a self-motivated and independent thinker;
  • Understanding of Supply Chain Management principles and efficiency drivers;
  • Excellent problem solving, organization and planning skills. A strong multi-tasker with a proven ability to prioritize and manage deadlines;
  • Detail oriented with the ability to work with speed and accuracy;
  • At least 3 years’ experience in the CPG food industry in supply chain, preferably in demand planning and supply planning;
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact and negotiate with employees at all levels of an organization;
  • Must have exceptional analytical skills and be able to work with complex data.