- Salary
- $100k – $115k/yr
- Location
- New York, NY
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
POSITION: Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning
REPORTS TO: AVP, Operations
FLSA: Exempt
LOCATION: New York, NY (hybrid)
OVERVIEW: This position is directly responsible administering all Demand Planning and S&OP activities within KB Americas. This person will maintain and improve upon existing Supply Chain functions as they pertain to forecasting, direct purchasing, importation, and trade compliance while maintaining a continuous, cost effective and controlled flow of products in support of business forecasts and goals.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.
Why Work With Us? We care about our team members, and we offer a competitive salary of $100,000 - $115,000 benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, employee discounts and much more!
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
CORE REQUIREMENTS
REPORTS TO: AVP, Operations
FLSA: Exempt
LOCATION: New York, NY (hybrid)
OVERVIEW: This position is directly responsible administering all Demand Planning and S&OP activities within KB Americas. This person will maintain and improve upon existing Supply Chain functions as they pertain to forecasting, direct purchasing, importation, and trade compliance while maintaining a continuous, cost effective and controlled flow of products in support of business forecasts and goals.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.
Why Work With Us? We care about our team members, and we offer a competitive salary of $100,000 - $115,000 benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, employee discounts and much more!
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads executive and continuous improvement of the enterprise S&OP Process and drives cross-functional accountability.
- Partners closely with Sales Admin, Finance, and Marketing teams to ensure demand forecasts are closely tied to the strategy of KB Americas.
- Drives development and maintenance of KPIs, dashboards, and reports for import logistics, forecast accuracy, and inventory management.
- Manages team consisting of two direct reports, including an import logistics manager and a data analyst.
- Owns cross-departmental and corporate purchasing, ensuring that internal client needs are met.
- Works with the Head of Operations to devise and implement the company-wide strategy for all segments of Operations including Purchasing, Sales Planning, and Inventory Management inclusive of 3PL, assembly production, and our overseas manufacturers.
- Fosters a hands-on approach to driving results in a fast-paced, short cycle and demanding customer fulfillment environment.
- Leads and manages all aspects of the Purchasing and Inventory Management functions, particularly with the planning and execution of a successful inventory management strategy by working with sales, finance, and executive leadership.
- Build internal and external relationships to support new products introductions and new product development sourcing.
- Prepares annual budgets, business plans, and operating goals/objectives for the purchasing and inventory management functions with the Head of Operations as part of the business’ annual strategic planning process.
- Drive high performance team through strong leadership to direct and non-direct reports. Foster collaboration cross-functionally and within team.
- Seeks to promote and cultivate the company and brand awareness with external partners.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
- 5-7 years of professional experience related to Demand Planning / inventory management / supply chain.
- Experience in the luxury or beauty industries is a must.
- Experience in the Beauty or Consumer Goods Industries a plus!
- Experience working with SAP is a must; knowledge of S4 HANA is a plus!
- Excellent analytical skills; advanced knowledge of MS Excel is mandatory. Experience with Power BI is a differentiator.
- Proven knowledge of S&OP lifecycle, to include concepts of Forecast Accuracy, E&O policy, NPD planning, and Inventory policy.
- Excellent communication skills in both formal and informal environments, capable of delivering data-driven concepts to a variety of audiences.
- Experience managing multiple direct reports is a plus.
- Able to contribute to a best-in-class environment through best practices and process improvement.
- Innovative thinker in business approach.
- Strong inter-departmental and inter-company relationships building skills.
- Ability to analyze the business and identify new functional growth opportunities.
- Strong negotiating acumen with clients.
- Excels in collaborative work and thinking.
- Possesses strong leadership qualities and the ability to manage / motivate the team.
- Skilled at successfully organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment while being adaptable to change.
- Comfortable working with a small team and willing to take on new challenges/opportunities as they arise.
Skills
ExcelSAPPower BIComplianceInventory ManagementStrategic Planning
