Manager - Sales & Operations Planning

Certified Power•Minneapolis, MN

23d

About The Position

Certified Power is a leader in the engineering, manufacturing and distribution of hydraulic systems and controls for the mobile and industrial OEM markets. At Certified Power , we are also fleet management systems specialists. We develop turnkey snow and ice removal systems for snowplow trucks designed to fit the needs of your organization or customer. This role will be a change agent operating with the full support of the leadership team. The individual will lead the purchasing and planning team to drive demand planning/forecasting activities, to drive down lead times and improve OTD while optimizing inventory and customer service levels.

Requirements

Communication proficiency and time management skills
Organization and presentation skills
Technical competency
Problem solving/analysis
Proven expertise in anticipating needs and recommending proactive, preventive solutions
Demonstrated professionalism in sound judgment and ethical focus
Ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality regarding business and staff information
Advanced ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to executives, staff, and vendors, etc.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
Advanced ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and vendors
Decisive but collaborative style, with strategic focus as well as operational, implementation, and detail-oriented perspective
Ability to lead cross-functional teams to build consensus
5+ years in supply chain management with leadership in production planning and purchasing. Manufacturing experience required
Detail-oriented with a strategic view; adaptable to changing priorities and committed to continuous improvement
Proficiency in ERP systems and data analytics tools such as MITS and Power BI
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field

Nice To Haves

Preferred certifications: ASCM, CPIM, CSCP, or CPSM

Responsibilities

Lead demand planning/forecasting activities, while working with production planning to drive down lead times and improve OTD
Vendor negotiation, management, and performance reporting
Supply chain risk identification and management
Work with production planning to balance production constraints
Establish best practices and drive continuous improvement in demand planning, production planning, and purchasing
Lead the purchasing team to secure materials and align with manufacturing on production plans, resource availability, and equipment capacity.
Identify and mitigate short and long-term supply bottlenecks. Drive all capacity planning needs across the organization
Establish and maintain ERP system parameters for planning and inventory level management, including safety stock, Kanban, and stocking/consignment agreements
Maintain Supplier compliance database, RoHS, REACH, etc.
Creates strategic account development plans for high-value target accounts, executes, measures and reports results