Senior Manager, Planning Enablement

Veritiv•Norcross, GA

9h•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 owns Oracle Planning configuration, replenishment systems, analytics, reporting, and AI capabilities, and partners with business leaders to translate strategic objectives into scalable solutions that improve operational performance, decision quality, employee capability, and business outcomes. The manager drives continuous improvement, process standardization, technology adoption, and organizational readiness across functional areas. The position develops leaders and high-performing teams and serves as a trusted advisor to leadership on process, systems, data, and operational effectiveness. The role 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 with enterprise systems, data management, reporting, and business process governance.
Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, communication, and diplomacy skills, with the ability to work effectively across organizational levels.
Ability to drive business, culture, and technology change in a dynamic, complex operating environment.
Strong planning and organization skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, adapt to sudden changes, and work quickly and efficiently.

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 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 align with enterprise objectives.
Identify risks, issues, and opportunities and implement sustainable solutions that improve organizational performance.
Lead change management, communication, training, and capability development to support adoption of new processes and technologies.
Build organizational capability through coaching, talent development, succession planning, and leadership development.
Foster accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
Advise leadership teams regarding process, systems, data, and operational effectiveness.
Lead cross-functional initiatives driving operational, process, technology, or organizational improvements.
Influence stakeholders and lead business, culture, and technology change in complex environments.
Manage multiple projects, work under pressure, adapt to sudden changes, and work quickly and efficiently.