Manager, Supply Chain Planning

Red Bull•Santa Monica, CA

44d

About The Position

The Manager of Supply Chain Planning will play a critical role in generating the volume forecast by SKU for RBNA/RBDC and will lead inventory planning in accordance with S&OP guidelines. This individual will collaborate with the Finance team to align on the Financial Sales Plan and serve as a key business partner for Supply Chain Planning and Trade Finance. Additionally, they will perform analyses and present recommendations to the Director of Supply Planning.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in supply chain-related roles, including production planning, inventory deployment, and demand planning.
Proven analytical, conceptual, and communication skills, both oral and written.
Extensive experience leading teams with varying levels of expertise.
Strong knowledge and expertise in IBP/SAP systems.
Self-motivated team player with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to drive issue resolution.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, with an undergraduate focus on statistical analysis or engineering.

Nice To Haves

Lean/Six Sigma qualifications (Green Belt or higher) are considered an advantage.
APICS certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist with the collection and entry of data for the Business Plan and Revised Estimate.
Take ownership of the overall execution of Financial Sales Planning.
Lead Inventory Planning across RBNA/RBDC.
Provide forecast proposals to key stakeholders, including clear insights and actionable recommendations. This involves explaining assumptions and trends within the forecast, as well as identifying risks and opportunities related to the operating plan and financial framework during the Executive S&OP meeting.
Develop, monitor, and continuously improve the integrated S&OP process and metrics to meet operational, customer, and financial performance objectives.
Assists in the monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) forecasting cycle, collaborating with senior stakeholders from Trade Finance, Sales, and Operations (both local and headquarters level).
Aligns finished goods inventory and reporting strategies with key business objectives.
Actively engages with and provides consultation to senior leadership in Sales and Operations regarding the planning of portfolio innovation, product discontinuation, and overall performance.
Identifies risks and opportunities in portfolio performance, including potential stock shortages or excess inventory levels.
Supports headquarters in the implementation of new tools and processes to ensure seamless integration.
Serves as the point of contact for business owners and is capable of challenging them when necessary.
Collaborates closely with various stakeholders, maintaining a service-oriented approach while also questioning, providing recommendations, and sharing insights.
Develops scenarios and simulations based on business requirements, evaluating their impact.
Conducts ad hoc calculations and provides insights to support and enhance business performance.