Manager, Business Unit Planning

chamberlain; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Chamberlain Group is seeking a senior leader to head the Supply Chain Planning team for a BU, driving demand and inventory planning, S&OP/IBP alignment, and portfolio optimization. You will steer cross-functional meetings with BU executives to develop actionable options and risk scenarios, while overseeing monthly forecasts and target inventory strategies.

The role requires 5+ years in supply chain and people management, SAP or similar planning tool experience, and travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, engineering or IT.
• 5+ years of supply chain experience with people management.
• Experience with SAP or similar planning software.
• MBA preferred and APICS CPIM/CSCP/Lean/Six Sigma/PMP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supply Chain Planning team for a BU.
• Align S&OP/IBP vision with BU strategy and initiatives.
• Drive consensus demand and supply forecasts with options and risk scenarios.
• Oversee rolling future month consensus demand plans and drivers.
• Determine optimal inventory levels across the supply chain.
• Lead product lifecycle management including launches and discontinuations.
• Contribute to annual budget and operating plan via S&OP/IBP analyses.

Skills

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

Inventory optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/supply chain/engineering/IT

MBA

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands, LiftMaster® and Chamberlain® , are found in 51+ million homes, and 14 million+ people rely on the myQ® app daily.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supply Chain Planning team for a BU responsible for all aspects of demand and inventory planning activities
• Align the S&OP/IBP vision, strategy and processes with BU vision and strategic initiatives in support of optimizing sales growth, margin realization, inventory management and asset utilization
• Lead meetings with cross-functional teams and with the BU Executives to drive decision-making and alignment on the monthly consensus demand and supply forecasts with rigorous analysis resulting in options, risk scenarios and recommendations
• Oversee team consensus of the monthly S&OP/IBP volume process including maintenance of rolling future month consensus demand plans, development of demand drivers and assumptions and gaining full alignment with the appropriate stakeholders
• Determine optimal inventory for key items across entire supply chain by establishing target levels, assessing safety stock need, customer requirements and establishing a market-driven inventory strategy
• Utilize inventory management tools to rationalize SKU's and optimize inventory while meeting Product Availability targets
• Lead Product Life Cycle Management process including new product launches, discontinuations and portfolio optimization
• Contributes toward the annual budget and operating plan development process by leveraging ongoing S&OP/IBP demand and supply plans and underlying casual assumptions.
• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
• Protect Chamberlain Group's reputation by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.
• Motivate and lead a high performance team by attracting, developing, engaging and retaining team members
• Drive the performance management and compensation processes by communicating job expectations, monitoring and evaluating performance, providing feedback and facilitating employee development per the company's policies
• Maintain transparent communication by appropriately communicating organization information to team through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, appropriate email, IM and regular interpersonal communications
• Lead and motivate individuals and teams to create a workplace culture that is consistent with the Chamberlain Group mission, vision and values.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or IT

Experience:

• 5+ years of supply chain and people management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• SAP or similar planning software

Other :

• Able to travel up to 15% - domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Masters in Business Administration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• APICS CPIM / CIRM, CSCP, Lean / Six Sigma, and/or PMP certifications; managing S&OP / IBP processes

The pay range for this position is $102,600.00 - $165,375.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you'll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We're committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence [e-mail] .