Sales and Operational Planning Manager
About The Position
Mesabi Metallics is a pioneering group advancing sustainable mining practices and driving innovation in the iron ore industry. Their commitment extends to providing a safe work environment, supporting environmental stewardship, and generating value for all stakeholders. The company is currently under construction for a cutting-edge iron ore mining and pelletization project, which will be the first new mine and pellet plant in Minnesota in nearly 50 years. Mesabi Metallics fosters a positive, supportive work environment that values contributions and professional growth, shaped by core values of sustainability, integrity, inclusivity, innovation, teamwork, determination, and performance. Employees are empowered to make a difference daily, playing a key role in shaping the future of global infrastructure and industry.
Requirements
- 5+ years of S&OP, supply chain planning, production planning, commercial planning or related experience in mining, manufacturing, bulk commodities or heavy industry preferred
- Strong analytical and scenario-planning capability with experience balancing demand, supply, inventory and transportation constraints
- Ability to facilitate cross-functional planning discussions and convert complex inputs into clear decisions and priorities
- Strong organizational, communication and data-management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, developing operating environment
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain the integrated rolling demand/supply plan for customer demand, production availability, inventory, allocations and shipment requirements
- Reconcile customer and offtake forecasts with required delivery timing and identify gaps, over-allocation or competing priorities
- Develop and maintain volume allocation scenarios by customer, destination, product and timing
- Coordinate with Operations on production forecasts, concentrate/pellet availability, inventory positions and operating constraints
- Coordinate with Rail and Marine Logistics Managers on transportation feasibility, capacity and routing constraints
- Maintain the master commercial shipment requirement calendar and identify decisions or escalations required from management
- Monitor inventory outlook across plant, in-transit and terminal positions in coordination with Logistics
- Incorporate international demand requirements provided by Head of International Sales into the integrated plan
- Prepare S&OP scenarios, cross-functional meeting materials and management decision packages
- Maintain forecast assumptions, planning KPIs and longer-range capacity/demand scenarios, and ensure clear handoff of approved shipment requirements to logistics execution
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage with an HSA option
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Lincoln STD, LTD, & Life Insurance coverage
- 96 hours of PTO per year for 0-3 Years of service
- 9 paid holidays
- 2 floating holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
