Hybrid Interim Ops Planning Lead for Global Launches

kendo; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 99,000; Part time

Job summary

Kendo Holdings, Inc. in San Francisco is seeking an Operations Planning professional for a hybrid role supporting rapid international expansion.

You will lead end-to-end demand and supply planning, collaborate with Brand and Project Management to ensure timely market launches, and align cross-functional teams with business goals. Responsibilities include managing supply plans, inventory risk, ERP/MRP alignment, and continuous improvement across Demand Planning, Global Fulfillment, and

Qualifications

• BA / BS degree required.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum combined of 5-7 years’ experience in Change Management, Materials Management, Procurement, Production, Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Logistics, and/or Change management.
• Minimum of 3+ years related work experience leading New Production Launches (NPL) projects (Cosmetic Industry preferred).
• In depth knowledge of the MRP, scheduling, capacity planning and financial objectives and works to ensure MRP best reflects the execution schedule.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in ERP/MRP system (Dynamics365 is a plus).
• Intermediate Excel skills required (V-lookups, pivot tables, and formula entry a must).
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, managing, and measuring work, and process management skills preferred.
• Manage the communication of status, risk disposition to all stakeholders, including senior management, on a timely manner
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with process-oriented execution with highly focused attention to details Clear and concise verbal and written communication
• Able to professionally communicate clearly: verbally and written.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the supply chain operational plan to support demand and inventory targets.
• Manage market specific inventory; analyze any potential inventory risks, overstock, expiry management. Partner with cross functional teams to strategically mitigate budget gap or liabilities.
• Inventory risk reporting and responsible for communicating and escalating significant supply problems, assess root cause and resolution to supply shortage. (ie. Newness and At Risk)
• Support ad hoc projects while understanding of shelf life requirement and inventory timing
• Review forecast with understanding of sales strategy plans to ensure ERP forecast correctly reflects business objectives
• Engage with key stakeholders to understand organizational structure, business processes, and related roles and responsibilities to identify process streamline opportunities
• Lead in developing any new operational process with cross functional teams to support new market requirements
• Managing risks throughout change initiatives by conducting risk analysis comparing current state to future state processes and procedures, and developing related mitigation plans
• Identify and analyze supply chain disruptions and challenges, partner with cross functional business teams, communicate risks and impacts.
• Work closely with Supply Chain team to partner with contract manufacturers to identify options and/or solutions.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for existing process and execute cross functionally aligned business strategy.

Job description

Kendo Holdings, Inc. in San Francisco is seeking an Operations Planning professional for a hybrid role supporting rapid international expansion.

You will lead end-to-end demand and supply planning, collaborate with Brand and Project Management to ensure timely market launches, and align cross-functional teams with business goals. Responsibilities include managing supply plans, inventory risk, ERP/MRP alignment, and continuous improvement across Demand Planning, Global Fulfillment, and