Senior Manager, Short Term Planning

JOB SUMMARY 

The Senior Manager, Short Term Planning will lead the team responsible for scheduling filling/packaging operations to ensure the creation & timely execution of an efficient production schedule.

WHAT YOU WILL DO  

•  You will manage the finished good short-term planning via SAP Planning Module          
• You will analyze the required production plan and partner with key stakeholders to confirm material availability
• You will work with New Product Commercialization (NPC) to define the supply plan for launches
• You will check and execute scheduling with consideration to inventory policy and strategy    
• You will schedule filling per designated work centers to achieve optimal equipment output  
• You will validate schedule with production team, make necessary adjustments, challenge execution where required and obtain commitment to schedule
• You will follow execution progress, expedite, adjust and reprioritize as necessary        
• You will report execution status to the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) team

WHO YOU ARE  

• You have a 4-year academic degree in a relevant field or related job experience
• You have a minimum of 8+ years of experience in a supply planning role, ideally in a manufacturing or supplier environment in the consumer goods industry.
• You are a skilled user of computerized IT systems – Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other associated scheduling, forecasting software packages with exceptional Excel and analytical skills
• You have 6+ years of experience working at an advanced level within an ERP/MRP environment, with SAP experience preferred.
• You understand End to End Supply Chain Functions and Linkage
• You have an in-depth understanding of capacity management and production control concepts, production life cycle management
• You have a thorough knowledge of TQM methodology, their application and their use towards continuous improvements.
• And very strong analytical, organizational and reporting capabilities.
• You build strong cross-functional relationships to achieve your goals

If this sounds like you, we want you on our team!   Apply today and let's create something beautiful! 

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