Planning Supervisor

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Planning Supervisor position will act as a liaison with between the company and the customers in order to collaborate on sales and forecasts. Will provide specific information/feedback to Value Stream Operations in order to facilitate in-house production plans for 100% fill rates and optimization of inventory position. This position will report directly to the Director of Demand Planning.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to excel at the essential functions assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.
Experience
* A minimum of 3 years' experience in creating and maintaining sales, demand or supply related reports.
* Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing sales and forecast tables and databases with an understanding of their purpose.
* Knowledge of SAP/APO, Manugistics, or Oracle Demand Planning or other software related to demand planning is preferred.

Skills
* Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
* Have strong analytical and critical thinking skills and a broad understanding of supply chain functions.
* Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Analytically minded yet can still deal with ambiguity.
Education
* Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Maintains dynamic consolidated customer reports and other reports for management review.
* Conduct timely analysis: dissection and dissemination of data brought to a summary level in order to be acted upon.
* Provide ad hoc analysis in support of other functional areas.
* Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing, Operations and Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for all reports.
* Identify areas of improvements and recommend action plans.
* Monitor and recommend SKU rationalization.
* Schedule monthly vendor forecast collaboration review meetings.
* Schedule weekly vendor collaboration calls.
* Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
* Supervisory Responsibilities:
* Typically, this position does have any supervisory responsibilities.

SCOPE & EXPECTATIONS:
* Language Skills:
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common business presentations.
* Ability to listen and communicate effectively with clients, providers and other employees in an effort to respond to common inquires.
* Mathematical Skills:
* Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
* Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as statistical and financial math calculations, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
* Reasoning Ability:
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, mathematical or diagram form and develop a plan of action to follow those instructions.
* Physical Demands:
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
* Working Conditions:
* Typical office environment. The noise level is usually moderate. Work hours will vary from normal business hours. Occasional weekend work may be required. Regular travel is required.
* Reports to:
* Recruitment process may consist of any combination of phone, video and in person interviews.
* Offers may be contingent upon successful completion of Background Check, Drug Screen, Physical Examination and/or potential Motor Vehicle Check.

BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
* Competitive Compensation
* Health Care Benefits
* Paid Holidays
* Paid Vacation Days
* Paid Sick Days
* 401(k) Match
* Tuition Assistance
* Relocation Assistance when available