Master Planner

Hunter Recruiting; Cleveland (OH); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 125 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Hunter Recruiting is seeking a Master Planner to lead forecasting and demand planning across multiple product lines. You will develop data-driven planning models, drive inventory optimization, and align forecasted demand with business needs.

You will guide a team, leverage AI-enabled tools, and partner with procurement to optimize stock levels and service metrics. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, business, engineering, or related field.
• At least five years in supply planning or related field; healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to lead teams.
• Experience with forecasting, inventory management, and KPI tracking.
• Proficient in data analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain forecasts across product categories and planning horizons.
• Analyze trends, identify drivers, prepare forecasting data, develop models, and evaluate performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate assumptions and update models.
• Use AI forecasting platforms to improve visibility and accuracy.
• Partner with supply chain and procurement to plan inventory for products.
• Lead daily team operations and set priorities.
• Ensure adherence to planning cycles and standard methodologies.
• Coach and develop staff on forecasting techniques and workflows.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze forecast errors, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify processes impacting demand and implement fixes.
• Serve as SME in supply planning with procurement and analysts.
• Oversee collection and validation of forecasting data.
• Communicate findings via reports, dashboards, and presentations.

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business, Engineering, or related field

Ferramentas

SAP APO

Tableau

Power BI

Excel VBA

SQL

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We have an exciting opportunity supporting a great organization seeking a Master Planner to oversee forecasting and demand planning for essential operational supplies. This individual will lead forecasting initiatives, develop data-driven planning models, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory levels, improve forecast accuracy, and support overall supply chain performance.

The successful candidate will combine strong analytical and technical capabilities with team leadership experience, driving consistent planning practices, continuous process improvement, and alignment between forecasted demand and business requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain supply forecasts across multiple product categories, planning horizons, and levels of detail to support operational and strategic objectives.
• Analyze historical trends, identify demand drivers, prepare forecasting data, develop statistical models, and evaluate forecast performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to investigate forecast variances, validate assumptions, and incorporate updated business intelligence into planning models.
• Utilize AI-enabled forecasting platforms and analytical tools to improve demand visibility, planning accuracy, and data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with supply chain and procurement leadership to develop inventory strategies for existing products, new product introductions, and product discontinuations.
• Lead daily team operations, establish priorities, delegate assignments, monitor performance, and provide technical guidance on complex planning challenges.
• Drive adherence to established planning cycles, standardized procedures, demand planning methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Train, coach, and develop team members on forecasting techniques, inventory management procedures, documented workflows, and performance expectations.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze forecast errors, and implement corrective actions to improve forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory performance.
• Identify planning processes and behaviors that negatively affect demand projections, product availability, or inventory positioning, and implement solutions to address performance gaps.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in supply planning, partnering with procurement teams, supply network planners, supply chain analysts, and data management professionals.
• Oversee the collection, validation, analysis, and aggregation of forecasting data to support business planning and operational decisions.
• Communicate findings and recommendations through reports, dashboards, scorecards, and presentations tailored to various stakeholder groups.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in supply planning, supply chain management, materials management, or a related discipline; healthcare experience preferred.
• At least five years of progressively responsible leadership experience, including direct responsibility for managing, developing, motivating, and directing team members.
• Demonstrated understanding of supply chain operations, planning methodologies, and inventory management principles.
• Proven ability to collaborate with employees, cross-functional teams, and senior leadership to achieve organizational objectives.
• Experience analyzing data and business processes to identify trends, exceptions, performance gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex information to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing and presenting reports, scorecards, dashboards, and other performance-related materials.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, establish performance expectations, develop employees, and drive continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• APICS or equivalent supply chain management certification.
• Experience with SAP, including Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), or comparable supply planning systems.
• Background in import logistics, transportation, warehousing, or related supply chain operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VBA, and experience with SQL, R, Python, or other tools used for data extraction, analysis, and simulation.
• Experience with data visualization and business intelligence platforms such as Tableau or Power BI