Supply Planning Manager

Shamrock Foods Company•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Planning Manager will lead an assigned Supply Planning team and is responsible for the execution of our Supply Chain fulfillment strategies, including aspects of supplier management, day to day buying / purchasing activities, spotting and exploiting emerging market trends and generally ensuring the highest possible service levels to our customers while leveraging our enterprise inventory efficiencies.

Requirements

7 or more years of Supply Chain experience
3 or more years of experience leading a team of supply planners/analysts
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in industry best practices
Ability to lead, train and coach direct reports
Must have a strong working knowledge of purchasing and planning business intelligence software and demonstrated expertise in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in applicable fields is preferred
Industry certifications from APICS and / or CSCMP are Preferred
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop a team of high performing Supply Planners
Meet established Inventory level requirements measured by days on hand or similar metrics
Effectively communicate with branch management teams to achieve desired results and alignment
Identify areas to reduce costs and drive efficiencies through optimization of sourcing, vendor management, opportunity buys, commodity purchases and freight optimizations
Leverage analytical insights to improve customer fill rates and inventory efficiency
Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs