Req ID: 226084

General Purpose

The Product Lifecycle Manager (PLM)/Planning Manager provides leadership, strategic, and analytical support in the areas of product replenishment, transportation planning, product lifecycle, mid-term planning and system master data. The PLM closely collaborates with partners in Manufacturing, Warehouse, Commercialization, and Field Operations. Will also interface and manage planning activities with 3rd party carriers and vendors. Oversee a team of planners and analysts supporting production scheduling, finished good and raw materials purchases, product deployment, transportation plans, and master data. Provide analytics to drive continuous improvement and root cause analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage strategic logistics planning related to production scheduling, finished goods and raw materials purchasing, product deployment, and transportation. Consider capabilities, capacity, and costs constraints in overall inventory and transportation plan.
Work with functional partners and ensure in-stock, inventory working capital, and transportation goals are achieved. Ensure system master data is aligned to provide appropriate plan and is accurate.
Responsible for determining how products will be sourced considering production capabilities, capacities and transportation costs.
Provides reporting and analytical support in the areas of inventory management, specific customer supply chain support, and product supply policies.
Manages new product introduction process by working Procurement, Planning, Marketing, Commercialization, Sales and Production centers teams to support the rollout of new products (introductions), promotional packaging, and holiday inventory planning.
Assist with the development and enhancement of inventory forecasting and inventory management tools such as Day’s Supply, Low Inventory Reports, At-Risk/Over-Stock Products, Underperforming SKU’s, On Time in Center, Post-Launch
Tracker, Innovation Forecast Accuracy.
Lead continuous improvement activities/teams for forecasting, material planning and control, inventory management, and new product introduction initiatives.
Develops and refines processes around product demand and supply.
Manage Portfolio Management Review supporting the S&OP (PIVO) process.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, management, industrial engineering or related field, and/or equivalent level of work experience required.
Must have 3-5 years direct work experience in supply planning, transportation, or related functions.
1+ years supervisory or management experience required.
Must be proficient with Excel/Access and SAP.
Three to five years managing production planning, purchasing & scheduling , inventory allocation for multiple facilities preferred.
Experience supporting multiple locations in the area of warehouse, transportation and/or other logistics functions preferred.
APICS Certification a plus.
Process Management experience or certification in Lean / Six- Sigma preferred.
Must be willing to travel 10-25% of the time, depending on Business Unit geography.

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