Supply Planning Manager

Wesco; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Supply Planning Manager, where you will lead a dynamic team in optimizing inventory management and supply chain strategies. This role focuses on leveraging statistical analysis and collaboration with key business partners to drive performance metrics such as inventory targets and service levels. You will have the opportunity to implement innovative solutions and enhance supply chain processes while working in a supportive environment that values teamwork and respect. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive leader looking to make a significant impact in a thriving organization.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Qualifications

• 7-10 years experience in planning and inventory solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of Supply Chain processes like SIOP and MRP.
• 1-2 years experience managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply planning using statistical analysis models.
• Manage the Supply Chain Planning team and develop strategies.
• Analyze supply chain data and improve processes.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Supply Chain Processes

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Blue Yonder

JDA

Oracle

SAP

SAS

Microsoft Office

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Base pay range

$101,305.00/yr - $136,761.00/yr

Job Description

As Planning Manager, you will lead a team to focus on building the forward visibility of inventory requirements, based on both historical and future stated customer demand and vendor supply requirements. You will build models through statistical analysis of sales history and enrichment through close engagement with key business partners – both internal and external. With proper modeling, you will provide the supply and/or demand recommendations for the network in order to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including inventory targets, service levels, and inventory health.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supply planning, using statistical analysis models, and Blue Yonder (BY), to determine how the demand will be sourced and to ensure receiving the inventory needed quickly, efficiently, and within budget.
• Manage the Supply Chain Planning team in the development of constantly evolving strategies.
• Obtain, analyze, and interpret supply chain relevant data. Review Statistical Forecast and Forecast Error; monitor inventory and track the performance of current supply methods and provide ways to improve that process by identifying focus areas and driving appropriate actions to achieve inventory targets.
• Define allocation plans for constrained products, ensuring optimal inventory deployment across geographies and segments to achieve sell-through.
• Recommend how to improve supply planning systems and processes to achieve greater efficiency and scale to reduce costs. Drive implementation and adoption of new capabilities.
• Use analysis results to improve supply chain processes, performance and to reduce costs.
• Perform analyses and build ‘what-if’ scenario models to support decision making; work to improve data systems and develop new reporting tools to improve supply visibility and accuracy.
• Lifecycle management of inventory programs within budget.
• Planning supply and demand and implementing quarterly product and/or program reviews to measure against current KPI objectives, such as reducing days of supply and improving forecast accuracy.
• Developing inventory plan in alignment with service level agreements based on sales or commercial plans or required via customer contract or availability of supply.
• Monitoring exceptions outside of inventory plan and working with business partners and vendors to ensure required service levels.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7-10 years of experience working in the planning and inventory solutions in a wholesale environment with a high growth wholesaler, required
• 1-2 years of experience managing a group or team of individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff
• Extensive knowledge of Supply Chain processes, such as SIOP, MRP, Forecasting, Demand and Supply Planning, Indirect Procurement, Materials Management and Logistics.
• Use of various software and computer applications, such as Blue Yonder, JDA, Oracle, SAP, SAS, APO and Microsoft Office programs, required
• Strong process/system background and proven ability to rapidly understand, use and drive improvements in new processes/systems. Lean Practitioner
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills; comfortable and credible with both internal stakeholders and external audiences.
• A flexible, dynamic, self-demanding and proactive individual; able to motivate him/herself and others; easily accepts constructive input from others.
• Effective leader of distributed teams, collaborating in a technology-enabled hybrid model (on-site & remote)
  
  

Compensation Details: $101,305 - $136,761 Annually

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may also include participation in a bonus or sales compensation plan paid according to achievement against sales targets and/or business objectives. Depending on the role, equity and other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package. In addition, Wesco offers a full range of benefits such as paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement savings plans for eligible employees. More information about benefits is available here .

About The Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500 company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Wholesale

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