Senior Manager, Short Term Production Planning

Shiseido • East Windsor, NJ

280d

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Short Term Planning will lead the team responsible for scheduling filling/packaging operations to ensure the creation & timely execution of an efficient production schedule.

Requirements

• 4-year academic degree in a relevant field or related job experience
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in a supply planning role, ideally in a manufacturing or supplier environment in the consumer goods industry
• Skilled user of computerized IT systems - Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other associated scheduling, forecasting software packages with exceptional Excel and analytical skills
• 6+ years of experience working at an advanced level within an ERP/MRP environment, with SAP experience preferred
• Understanding of End to End Supply Chain Functions and Linkage
• In-depth understanding of capacity management and production control concepts, production life cycle management
• Thorough knowledge of TQM methodology, their application and their use towards continuous improvements
• Very strong analytical, organizational and reporting capabilities
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships to achieve goals

Responsibilities

• Manage the finished good short-term planning via SAP Planning Module
• Analyze the required production plan and partner with key stakeholders to confirm material availability
• Work with New Product Commercialization (NPC) to define the supply plan for launches
• Check and execute scheduling with consideration to inventory policy and strategy
• Schedule filling per designated work centers to achieve optimal equipment output
• Validate schedule with production team, make necessary adjustments, challenge execution where required and obtain commitment to schedule
• Follow execution progress, expedite, adjust and reprioritize as necessary
• Report execution status to the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) team

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree