What we will achieve together :
As the Demand and Supply Planning Manager you will oversee the integrated planning process to ensure alignment between demand forecasts and supply chain capabilities. You will lead a team responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts optimizing inventory levels and coordinating with production to meet customer demands efficiently while minimizing costs and risks. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and strategic suppliers will be essential to drive operational excellence and enhance overall supply chain performance.
Base Salary Range: $90000 - $120000 annual salary plus annual bonus.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Team Leadership:
Lead and mentor a team of 2 demand & supply planners providing guidance coaching and support to achieve departmental goals and objectives. Foster a collaborative and high-performance work culture.
Demand Forecasting & strategic planning:
Oversee and contribute to the generation of demand forecasts using statistical models historical data input from sales product development and other relevant stakeholders. Ensure accuracy and reliability of forecasts to support production planning and inventory management decisions.
Develop and implement demand & supply planning strategies aligned with business objectives sales targets and product lifecycle stages. Identify opportunities to optimize inventory levels reduce stockouts decrease logistic cost and improve service levels.
Supply Planning:
Coordinate with production customer solutions and logistics teams to develop supply plans that align with customer priorities demand forecasts production capacities and inventory targets. Monitor production schedules lead times and supplier performance to ensure timely availability of spare parts and finished goods.
Manage escalations concerning stock availability and provide insights about impact of supply constraints to the rest of the organization.
Inventory Optimization:
Develop inventory replenishment strategies safety stock policies and order parameters to balance inventory levels with demand variability and minimize costs while maintaining service level commitments. Implement inventory optimization techniques and system enhancements to improve inventory turns and reduce SLOBs.
Performance Monitoring:
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor demand and supply planning performance inventory levels SLOBs service levels inbound freight cost and other relevant metrics. Analyze performance data to identify trends root causes and opportunities for improvement.
Process Optimization:
In collaboration with SEB Professional Global factories key suppliers and other departments of SEB Professional North America continuously evaluate and enhance demand and supply planning processes methodologies and tools to increase efficiency accuracy and agility. Implement best practices and leverage technology solutions to streamline workflows and automate routine tasks.
Risk Management:
Identify potential risks and opportunities related to demand changes supply chain disruptions or priority shifts. Develop contingency plans and scenario analyses to mitigate risks minimize cost and capitalize on opportunities proactively.
S&OP process -Stakeholder Communication:
Lead the local S&OP process to communicate demand and supply plans assumptions and insights effectively to internal stakeholders including executives to support strategic decision-making processes and drive alignment across the organization. Collaborate with factories and strategic suppliers to share demand forecasts and coordinate supply chain activities.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements.
Bring your competencies :
Experience:Proven experience (minimum 10 years) in demand planning supply planning or related roles within a leadership or managerial capacity preferably in a fast-paced manufacturing spare parts/equipment environment with international presence in a multisite network.
Education:Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. APICS CPIM CSCP) is a plus.
Certification:Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. APICS CPIM CSCP) is a plus.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
Core Competencies:Ethics Problem Solving Culture and Wellbeing Interpersonal Skills Action Orientation Data Driven Business Acumen
Overview:
Type of Employment:Full time Exempt
Workplace Schedule Type: Hybrid
Position Location: Irvine Ca
Why SEB Professional North America
Whether working remotely in one of our offices or flexing in between we offer several benefits and perks to support you and your family. Here is a sample of some of our benefits programs:
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Generous Employer Contribution
401(K) Retirement Plan: w/ up to a 9% employer contribution after 1st year of employment.
On Site Gym
12 Paid Holidays
Voluntary Benefits and Discount programs
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
SEB Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability marital status protected veteran status or any other category protected by federal state or local law. SEB Professional does not make employment decisions based on any protected class status. For more information please see OFCCP Equal Employment.
Required Experience:
Manager
100 employees
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