Waltham, Massachusetts
Demand / Supply Planning Manager (1-2 year contract)
Location: Waltham, MA (Hybrid / 3 day’s on site weekly)
Company Description:
We are currently working with a 100+ year-old Consumer Packaged Goods organization that is about to embark upon a substantial supply chain planning system transformation. To help ensure on-going success, they are looking for a Demand / Supply Planning Manager to backfill the team members going onto the project. This is a contract position that could last up to 23 months.
Position Description:
- Responsible for demand planning, inventory planning and capacity planning across both internal- and external manufacturing sites.
- Drive improvements in areas such as forecast accuracy, fill rates and on-time deliveries (OTD)
- Lead the demand- and supply consensus processes as part of the overall monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
- Protect the financial performance of the strategic business unit by identifying and recommending solutions to potential supply chain issues.
Background Required:
- Highly energetic individual with at least 5 years of Demand- and Supply Planning experience.
- Experience with high-volume retail / consumer goods supply chains.
- Effective use of supply chain planning applications and MS Excel.
- Proven track record of success in similar role.