Manager, Material, Planning & Forecasting

gategroup•Los Angeles, CA

11d•$95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. • The primary function of the Forecasting and Planning Manager is to improve all activities related to Forecasting, Planning and Scheduling activities within the Business Unit using the ERP system. • The F&P Manager supports the hub or region with transparent controlling mechanisms, enabling units to continuously improve material cost by ensuring ERP processes are followed • The F&P Manager works closely cross functional with all departments to ensure all facets of planning is completed • The successful candidate is one who is data driven with strong attention to detail, capable of transforming data into information that drives business decisions, and is comfortable leading discussions on performance and opportunities with peers and managing up.

Requirements

Degree in Business or Economics with a focus on production planning preferred
APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Advanced IT knowledge (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access and SharePoint).
Good knowledge of ERP systems and basic functionality
Sound knowledge of production planning, labor planning, standard costing and daily reporting
Very good knowledge of lean manufacturing environments.
At least a total of 3 years work experience in a lean manufacturing environment, preferably in areas related to data management, operational planning, information systems, operational KPIs follow up or finance controlling.
Capable of working autonomously
Capable to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
Strong communication skills.
Staff planning and rostering
Self-motivated & proactive.
Flexibility and change-minded, willing to learn and implement new processes and procedures.
Fluent in written and verbal English language knowledge of a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

Analyze historical volume trends and adjust the forecasting model
Ensures the ERP system data is correct to run the business
Work center assignments are complete
Master production schedules /kitchen ready times are up to date
Manage customer load factors with the ERP system
Ensure transfers and withdrawals of materials are completed by unit staff
Manages the stowage functionality within the unit
Is the super user of the ERP system within the unit
Provides training to unit end users as needed
Manages Supply Chain MRP to ensure data validity and transparency of material movement
Support and optimize planning and controlling processes to assist operations in achieving KPI targets
Revise medium term Master Production Schedule ensuring effective labor and material planning
Be the link between the operational organization from the different GG units across the region and the Operations Planning & Controlling team for all Planning & Forecasting activities.
Act as a change agent to support the operations in implementing production and material flow process changes to optimize productivity, and support new business implementation
Develop and update material flow policies and procedures
Assist in the creation and maintenance of related training materials.
Partners with operations leaders to plan manpower adjustments in a highly seasonal business
Validates the accuracy of process Standard Times and links the data to opportunities for efficiency gains
Generates, deploys, and maintains Master Production Schedules (all departments, incl. production boards and Operations Visual Information Systems)
Participate in Menu and BOM Review, Validation & Correction
Maintains a Customer Matrix for Schedule & Product Cycle Change information availability
Responsible for Data preparation prior a cycle change
Material Tagging & Production Guide Line Generation and Maintenance
Daily Work Allocation & Variable Production Schedule Generation per work cell
Generates Daily Material Requisitions Per work cell (every 90 minutes)
Support daily generation of production orders
Support CI Team in the implementation of Standard Workstation Setup Generation & Maintenance
Responsible for Forecast Accuracy Improvement
Daily OPC Meeting Ownership (Forecasting Accuracy, Customer Changes, Data Management, Material Management [waste, yield, over portioning]).
Weekly MIS data validation and maintenance (Planned Worker Minutes, volumes).
Ownership of cycle change key event schedule.