What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Manager position at Kenall Lighting?
About the Company
The Manager, Demand/Supply Planning is responsible for the full business and/or technical development lifecycle from requirements gathering through implementation and support of the ERP functions. This position will demonstrate expertise in design, delivery, business, technical leadership and validation of Demand/Supply Plan and functional capability of the Demand/Supply planning Systems and processes.
About the Role
The position will work extensively within the Operations Organization and Supply Chain teams to develop a viable, executable demand & supply plan. This will include a demonstrated understanding of the Demand and Supply Planning Process and output validation to ensure optimized component and raw material requirements.
Responsibilities
- Owns and drives execution of the business and technical aspects of the Demand/Supply planning process and component availability. Works in matrixed environment and collaborates with purchasing and warehouse teams.
- Develop, implement, and manage methodologies to support finished goods/non-finished goods planning requirements including a robust safety stock tool and an effective EOQ plan for cost effective raw material planning and procurement
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and IT to develop and implement planning methodologies driving and maximizing demand/supply planning and availability
- Provide leadership and supervision to the direct and indirect team that is developing and supporting Production Planning and Scheduling
Qualifications
- Required Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field and specifically Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or other technology related field for the Technology lead.
- Preferred Degree: Master’s degree, MBA preferred
- Certificate(s):
- Experience: Minimum 5 - 8 years of relevant experience with demonstrated business or technical background
Required Skills
- Detailed knowledge and exposure to Forecasting, Sales & Operational Planning systems and Tools, Enterprise Planning Systems and Material Requirement Planning
- Experience with hands on Demand/Supply planning and Manufacturing Execution Systems
- Proven track record to work independently and collaboratively with a cross functional team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proven ability to meet deadlines timely and to accurately complete activities
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral, including the ability to communicate effectively with business and technical audiences
- Demonstrate strong leadership, including leading teams, cross functional teams, and matrixed teams
- Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed operating environment
Preferred Skills
- Strong analytical and mathematical abilities
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and ability to lead in a matrixed organization
- Proven project management skills and ability to manage/balance time against multiple tasks/priorities
- Strong critical thinking skills and proven ability to work through complex issues and problems
- Strong business acumen and organization agility required to drive results at all levels of the organization
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent organization skills
- Self-motivated and has strong sense of urgency
- Excellent computer skills including being proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Advanced analytics and reporting skills.
This job is performed under direct supervision and within the guidelines of authorized company policies, programs, procedures, budgets, laws, and business ethics.
This job description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing company and departmental objectives; and only covers the primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is in no way to be construed as an all-encompassing list of duties.