Senior Manager, Planning Enablement

Veritiv • Norcross, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Planning Enablement leads teams and capabilities that enable and improve supply chain planning through systems, processes, data, analytics, reporting, and organizational effectiveness. The role partners with business leaders to translate strategic objectives into scalable solutions that improve operational performance, decision quality, employee capability, and business outcomes. It also drives continuous improvement, process standardization, technology adoption, and organizational readiness while developing leaders and building high-performing teams.

The position focuses on Oracle Planning configuration, replenishment systems, analytics, reporting, and AI capabilities. It is based in Atlanta with a hybrid work arrangement and reports to the VP, Supply Chain Planning.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of related job experience.
• 5–10 years of successful supervisory or management experience, including motivating and developing direct reports and assessing new talent.
• Deep Oracle Planning configuration expertise; hands-on Oracle experience in a planning or purchasing context.
• Experience integrating businesses onto a common platform.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives that drive operational, process, technology, or organizational improvements.
• Experience working with enterprise systems, data management, reporting, and business process governance.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills, with the ability to work effectively across organizational levels.
• Ability to drive business, culture, and technology change in a dynamic and complex operating environment.
• Demonstrated success influencing stakeholders and leading change in complex business environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, adapt to sudden changes, and work quickly and efficiently.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong planning and organization skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Familiarity with sales and operations planning or integrated business planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams responsible for business processes, systems, data, analytics, reporting, and operational enablement activities.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness, performance, and scalability through process, technology, and organizational improvements.
• Establish governance, standards, and controls that promote data integrity, process consistency, and effective decision-making.
• Drive the adoption, optimization, and support of enterprise systems and business processes.
• Lead initiatives that improve operational performance, enhance user experience, and support business strategy.
• Develop reporting, analytics, and performance measurement capabilities that provide actionable insights and support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources, and ensure alignment with enterprise objectives.
• Identify risks, issues, and opportunities and implement sustainable solutions that improve organizational performance.
• Lead change management, communication, training, and capability development efforts to support successful adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Build organizational capability through coaching, talent development, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership teams regarding process, systems, data, and operational effectiveness.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a health savings account.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, and a recognition platform.
• Other fringe benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior