Manager, Supply Planning (USA)

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC•Dunwoody, GA

About The Position

At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®. We are seeking a Supply Planning Manager to lead the development and execution of effective supply plans that meet customer demand while optimizing inventory, capacity, and cost. This role plays a critical part in ensuring supply continuity and driving cross-functional alignment across the supply chain.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Logistics, or relatedfield
3-5 years relevant experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Operations
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving techniques
Strong practical skills using statistical modeling
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Excel expert level
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to work in matrix environment and effectively shift focus to multiple priorities
Readily adapt to changing circumstances
Work cooperatively with others to support goals and achieve outcomes
Open to feedback and motivated to grow outside the comfort zone
Results oriented and self-motivated with demonstrated ability to multitask under tightguidelines and time frames
Understanding of costs associated with product supply and fulfillmen

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
CPIM
CSCM

Responsibilities

Long lead-time management - establish and maintain strong relationships withsuppliers to ensure timely production and delivery.
Translate accurate Demand forecasts into actionable ordering plans to ensure timelyavailability of products.
Ensure that ordering strategies account for seasonalfluctuations and changes in Demand patterns.
Inventory Management- maintain optimal inventory levels using a min/max approachto balance supply and demand.
Identify risks of stockouts or excess stock, andimplement corrective actions as necessary.
Develop and track metrics for inventoryturnover and availability to ensure product availability without overstocking
Supplier progress monitoring through overseeing the suppliers production process andensure timelines are met.
Work closely with suppliers to resolve them, and implementchange to the plan as needed to maintain delivery schedules.
Collaboration with Demand team and cross-functional partners by working with theDemand team to assess sales trends and identify necessary adjustments to forecasts.
Coordinate inventory transfers between plants to optimize inventory levels and supportmanufacturing schedules.
Port of Entry and Logistics Management by managing and coordinating shipmentsthrough various ports of entry and ensure smooth transits between different origindestinations.
Address any logistical challenges related to timing, customs clearance,and shipping delays to minimize disruption in the supply chain.
Reporting and Analysis through regular reporting and analysis through trackinginventory orders and supplier performance data and deliver to different stakeholders.
Provide clear insights and recommendations based on data to help drive decisions atvarious levels within the organization.
Cost and cash-flow management by understanding and applying working knowledge ofinventory holding costs, cashflow implications and financial impacts of inventorydecisions.
Continuously evaluate and implement process improvements related to ordering,inventory, and supplier management to enhance operational efficiency.
Propose andimplement strategies to mitigate risk of delays while ensuring cost-effectiveness.