Inventory & Demand Planning Manager

Company: Software Placement Group
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

About the Job:
Inventory & Demand Planning Manager
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Inventory & Demand Planning Manager to lead a skilled team at a dynamic and growing company. In this integral role, you will have the opportunity to shape the demand planning processes, ensure optimal inventory levels, and facilitate key business decisions through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration. You will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvements and fostering teamwork to meet and exceed business forecasts and objectives.
Compensation: DOE
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Lead the Demand Planning Team in daily operations and strategic planning.
  
• Act as a functional expert in the forecasting process and facilitate SIOP execution for critical business units.
  
• Manage inventory guidance and oversight, focusing on slow moving and obsolete stock, new SKU introductions, and end-of-life process management.
  
• Drives central inventory analytics and optimization, enhancing weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance.
  
• Oversee organizational inventory targets and lead essential inventory meetings across the business landscape.
  
• Distribute inventory updates to the Leadership Team and Operational sites on a regular basis.
  
• Enhance professional business support as an expert inventory analyst.
  
• Guide a team of Demand Planners to achieve world-class forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency.
  
• Foster the utilization and best practices of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) within the demand forecasting module.
  
• Drive effective discussions during SIOP meetings to ensure comprehensive cross-functional collaboration.
  
• Provide robust analytical support to streamline and standardize the demand planning process.
  
• Compile and deliver executive summaries from SIOP meeting notes to senior management.
  
• Continuously monitor and improve forecast accuracy KPIs, promoting performance enhancement.
  
• Collaborate with individual business units to create material objectives and refine sales history alignment.
  
• Offer ongoing training to users to ensure understanding and maximize the benefits from IBP efficiencies.
  
• Participate in broader supply chain and business operations initiatives, representing the Supply Chain department.
  
  Minimum Position Qualifications:
  
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  • BA/BS in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
    
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and/or inventory management.
    
  • Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to process and improve systems.
    
  • Proficient knowledge of supply chain processes including inventory management, demand and supply planning, capacity planning, and materials management.
    
  • Skilled in SAP, with hands-on experience using advanced planning and scheduling tools like SAP-IBP.
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
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    • Advanced degree in Business or Supply Chain Management.
      
    • Professional certifications related to supply chain or inventory management.
      
    • Experience in leading cross-functional teams and projects.
      
    • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
      
    • Previous roles involving substantial data analysis and decision-making based on analytics.
      
      Skills:
      
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      • Exceptional problem-solving capabilities.
        
      • Proven leadership and team management skills.
        
      • Highly effective communication and presentation skills.
        
      • Advanced proficiency in forecasting and planning software tools.
        
      • Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.
        
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