MANAGER - NETWORK INVENTORY PLANNING

Manager - Network Inventory Planning

Job Category : Inventory Planning Requisition Number : MANAG001554 Showing 1 location Job Details

Description

SUMMARY

• Short Term (6-12 Months) Work directly with the Product Manager to design and drive innovation allowing for further proliferation of the NIM service within current and future Armada clients.
• On Going Lead a team of NIM Demand & Inventory Planners with a vision for continued innovation of the offering while achieving required KPIs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In collaboration with the Product Manager, assess and benchmark services / costing to ensure Armada maintains the position of a market leader
• Demonstrate thought leadership to allow the NIM team to resolve immediate needs while designing systems and process for future success
• Working directly with the Product Manager, design and publish SOPs to support delivery and execution of the service in the market
• Assist in the development and implementation of a Multi Enterprise S&OP process that supports delivery of the NIM service to our clients
• Achieve and exceed client defined SKU Fill-Rate while operating within location specific inventory footprint constraints
• Engage with PRO leadership to assess / evaluate technology solutions do drive NIM forward
• IE - implement current and marketplace solutions for Single Source of Demand and Backward Propagation
• Engage directly with clients to identify and resolve short term constraints while expanding the solution
• Lead the Development of automated solutions for :
• Network strategy for end of life items
• Automated process for master data management across the clients entire supply chain
• AI Development for Demand Planning
• Automated touchless Sales Order Generation
• Develop and manage to relevant KPIs to support and measure the business.
• Frequent interaction with Account Management and clients will require becoming a trusted advisor to the network
• Become super user of JDA planning platform
• Interact as necessary with other departments (Transportation, Warehouse Ops, Finance, Engineering) to provide insight relevant to their respective areas while driving implementation of new tools
• Participate in and support new customer integration activities
• Initiate process improvements for the end to end supply chain
• Lead or participate on project teams as required
• Root cause network disruptions and provide corrective action internally and externally when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Requirement

Minimum :

• 6+ years of supply chain industry experience
• Bachelors degree in Business, Logistics or related field.
• Demonstrated success in leading large, complex solution design / development projects for clients
• Comprehensive understanding of Inventory Management, Demand and Supply Planning, demonstrated client facing abilities and trusted advisor relationship building.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment; ability to stay focused on responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Ability to present ideas in business friendly and user-friendly language; demonstrated aptitude for working with, supporting, and communicating cross functionally with internal stakeholders and customers.

Preferred :

• 10+ years of supply chain industry experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Planning technology, specifically JDA / Blue Yonder Demand and Fulfill technologies (or previous generation products like i2, Manugistics, etc)
• Strong business acumen specifically related to the development and implementation of supply chain, inventory management, and procurement processes and related best practices
• Innovation focus and intellectual curiosity that supports a what is possible philosophy around problem solving and solution development
• Excel, Access, Cognos, miscellaneous systems experience to assist in highly analytic activity
• Industry Certifications in Supply Chain, project management, or process improvement (E.G. APICs, CSCM, PMP, Six Sigma, etc)

Language and technical skills requirement

• Understanding of demand planning terms and concepts
• Understanding of general logistics terms and concepts
• Experience and understanding of ERP systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent problem solving ability with demonstrated experiences of managing with facts not emotion
• Excellent communication skills including listening, written, oral and group presentation
• Ability to communicate with different levels of the organization

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is usually performed in an office environment with normal noise levels. Involves prolonged sitting, and computer / phone usage.
• Ability to travel approximately 15% of normal work schedule
• Location is Pittsburgh or Remote Work Arrangement (Willingness for eventual relocation to Corporate HQ in Pittsburgh, PA is desired)

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.

It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation.

As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Its contents imply no contractual obligation and may be changed by the company at any time.

Skills

Preferred

Inventory Management *Advanced* Data Analysis *Intermediate* Supply Planning / Buyinig *Advanced* Education

Experience