Supply Planning Manager, Americas

Supply Planning Manager, Americas

Category

Supply Chain

Country

United States

Location

US Remote

Overview

Develops and manages Supply Planning processes, systems and teams across the supply chain to enable the delivery of the Americas EBIDTA and service objectives for assigned regions within the Americas trading bloc.

Increases the value of Supply Planning to the Americas organization through the development of effective replenishment strategies, continuous improvement, management & control of key operating metrics, and the development of team members and suppliers by applying commercially focused, constructive and collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities

SUPPLY PLANNING

Responsible for all aspects of the supply planning, direct procurement and inventory investment for assigned regions in the Americas to achieve defined customer service, inventory and EBIDTA objectives.

• Develops and manages 26-52-week collaborative supply planning & procurement processes, ensuring they follow accepted methodologies, have an analytical basis. Ensures that supply planning processes are documented and integrated upstream with supplier processes.
• Control costs through effective supply planning, buying programs, the management of inventory composition & the execution of network / logistics strategy. Implement approved Supply Chain changes to improve the total cost of ownership.
• Develops & manages the Supply Planning team for the planning and procurement of direct materials & services, ensuring that defined customer service, cost and inventory objectives are met.
• Manages the integration of supply planning for new product launches with upstream partners and manages the exit of discontinued items in the most efficient way (minimizing the cost of excess & obsolete inventory).
• Partners with the Demand Manager to develop a balanced demand & supply plan and manage the planning trade-offs.
• Works with full competence to oversee the end-to-end process of purchasing finished goods and packaging services from external suppliers with expenditure authorization up to $100,000.
• Oversee purchase order lifecycle in ERP conducted by Supply Planner / Buyers : placement of POs according to DRP / promotional timing, load planning finished goods POs, management of purchase orders, transfer orders, and related processes; on-time delivery of finished goods to meet service level targets.
• Oversees management of tolling agreement for WD-40 concentrate blending executed by Sr. Supply Planner / Buyers, including management of trade-secret raw materials and raw materials suppliers and monthly financial reconciliations.

INVENTORY STRATEGY & ANALYSIS

SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

Leadership : Demonstrate servant leadership in the attainment of corporate, department and personal goals through developing and leading a highly effective team. Live the Company's stated Values and Code of Conduct that others can emulate. Provide ongoing coaching / training, experiential learning, and talent development plans to optimize performance outcomes, growth, and engagement. Identify and provide necessary resources and information to overcome barriers to success and accomplish goals.

Qualifications

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Our competitive and comprehensive benefits package provides you protection, security, and peace of mind. We offer life-enhancing health, wellness, and financial programs, including profit sharing, annual cash incentive rewards, tuition reimbursement, and 401K match. In addition, we want you to recharge and take time off, so enjoy short-day Fridays, vacation time, paid holidays, and an additional paid week off between Christmas and the new year to spend with family and friends!

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