Responsibilities:

• Defines, implements and leads the supply planning operations as part of the division Supply Chain Management strategy – including systems, master data, planning, performance objectives and communications activities – to deliver best in class product availability, production agility, and customer responsiveness.
• Organize the systems, processes and resources of the operations such that market-driven lead time expectations can be met for all products and on-time delivery performance meets or exceeds stated goals.
• Understand the strategic goals, requirements and operational needs of business stakeholders, and collaborates with them to develop the production strategies to deliver necessary speed to market and sustainable replenishment.
• Develops and executes the divisional production planning across multiple product categories, supply chains and planning periods – including short, mid & long term translation of forecast / strategic plans into site supply plan and corresponding management of site execution to ensure delivery meets or exceeds requirements.
• Delivers effective, efficient and responsive day-to-day supply operations for the divisional footprint, leading improvement and integration initiatives to deliver divisional delivery, continuity, cost improvement and efficiency objectives that generate competitive advantage.  In collaboration with supply chain and business stakeholders, implements and drives robust participation and corresponding materials as part of the organization’s Sales & Operations process to deliver a best in class operating model.
• Proactively identifies and, in coordination with cross-functional team, manages potential supply bottlenecks and ensuring timely communication / engagement of leadership in prioritization.
• Develop, implement and lead supplier performance management process – including corresponding data collection, reporting, analysis, recommendation, and presentation for daily operational performance and capacity management.  Leads/manages inventory within network to balance working capital with business requirements – including short dated / at risk inventory, new product launch / phase in & out, and budget management process.
• Fosters an environment of respect, teamwork, collaboration and accountability throughout the manufacturing operation and with the other divisional departments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Technical discipline or equivalent
• 10 years’ experience, with 5+ years hands-on experience in the use of ERP, planning systems (SAP/APO strongly preferred) and corresponding supply management experience required – CPG/FMCG experience strongly preferred
• APICS & Lean certification desired
• Solid knowledge of production as a part of the end to end supply chain and how it interrelates with Sales & Operations Planning, forecasting, production planning, logistics, product lifecycle management – specific site planning knowledge preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal relations skills that promote trustful / collaborative relationships, transparency, and ability to influence outcomes
• Advanced ability to drive results, manage complexity and ambiguity, balance competing priorities, identify opportunity areas and develop strategies / tactics for improvement
• Able to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously, with good time management and organizational skills.
• A self-starter with the ability to operate independently and with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Solid verbal and written communication skills