Sr Manager, Planning
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This job is a member of the Material Planning Team within the Technical Operations Supply Chain Division and will be responsible for leading a team with significant top line impact on performance by leading strategic initiatives within the department, aligning projects with overall organizational goals.
Lead and oversee strategic initiatives within the department, aligning projects with overall organizational goals. Provide guidance and strategic direction to the implementation and on-going support of an inventory optimization platform. Ensure that the optimization platform aligns with evolving business needs and organizational goals. Identify areas where efficiency can be improved and lead initiatives to address them. Work closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement beyond the optimization platform, contributing to overall efficiency. Engage with key stakeholders at a strategic level, ensuring that projects contribute to the department's overall objectives. Assess and mitigate risks associated with strategic initiatives. Define and monitor key performance indicators for projects, ensuring they align with departmental and organizational targets. Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging teams to explore and implement new ideas that align with organizational goals. Lead change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions during any process or system changes or shifts in project priorities. Provide updates to senior leadership on project milestones. Foster collaboration between different teams and departments for holistic project success. Mentor, coach and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Work closely with finance and HR to plan and manage budgets and staffing requirements for strategic initiatives.
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Sr Manager Planning • Dallas, TX, US