Operations Planning Manager

Husqvarna Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the supply chain management sector is seeking an Operations Planning Manager to support the Omnichannel sales organization. This role involves coordinating sales forecasts, managing data, and collaborating with multiple departments to enhance business planning efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in Sales Operations or Supply Chain Operations required.
• Proficiency in data synthesis for tactical execution and strategic direction.
• Ability to build rapport cross-functionally and influence teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate division forecast change decomposition and ensure alignment with Customer Service.
• Facilitate communication between departments and ensure effective execution of business planning.
• Prepare reports and documentation to support decision-making.

Skills

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Project Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business-related field or supply chain management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This Operations Planning Manager is responsible for providing support to the Omnichannel sales organization and will be instrumental in supporting the Sales Operations function along with the Collaborative Business Planning (CBP) process. Additionally the Operations Planning Manager will provide valuable insights, facilitating communication between departments, and ensuring that business planning processes are executed effectively.

What You Need to Know:

• Coordinate division forecast change decomposition (i.e. what changed and why)
• Ongoing review of sales orders and ensure alignment with Customer Service on process of updating/changing.
• Coordinate alignment with Operations on supply plan view and changes. Present monthly report of changes and risks / opportunities to sales forecast for both demand and supply.
• Coordinate communication of new product launches and exits to ensure that all parties are aligned and forecasts are updated accordingly.
• Data Management: Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to business planning, sales forecasts, and supply chain management – Using tools provided through CBP and in coordination with Data Management team
• Process Improvement: Working closely with Sales Excellence & CBP on implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in our day to day ways of working
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinating with various departments such as Sales, Operations, Finance, Marketing & IT to ensure alignment and collaboration on business planning activities
• Reporting and Documentation: Preparing reports and documentation to support decision-making and provide insights into business performance
• Project Management: Assisting in the management of CBP-related projects in line with overall strategic goals of the organization
• Liaison between Sales leaders/Sales Excellence/Operations on product transfers

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field or supply chain management required
• 3-5 years’ experience in Sale Operations or Supply Chain Operations
• Strong communication skills; able to build rapport cross-functionally, influence and prioritize.
• Adept at performing with corporate agility as well as maintaining flexibility as new information is presented
• High proficiency in entire Microsoft office suite of products.
• Capable of synthesizing data and translating into tactical execution and strategic direction
• Project management competency

Last date to apply:

We are continuously accepting applications