Sales and Operations Planning Leader

$120,000 - $130,000/Yr

Lee Hecht Harrison - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Indianapolis, IN

11-50 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Sales and Operations Planning Leader will play a crucial role in enhancing operations planning processes within a manufacturing environment. This position involves leading a high-performing team, implementing best practices in demand and supply chain planning, and utilizing expertise in collaboration to optimize results. The role is focused on continuous improvement and innovation, with a strong emphasis on data analysis and reporting to drive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to planning, sales, and operations teams.
• Implement best practices for demand planning, capacity planning, and supply chain planning.
• Confirm accurate sales figures and obtain commitment to sales forecasts.
• Implement process improvement initiatives to decrease lead time and improve on-time delivery to customers.
• Develop and maintain accurate raw material and finished goods inventory reports.
• Ensure accurate stock levels of raw materials and packaging components before adding to production schedules.
• Anticipate planning based on customer prior year purchases and current stock levels.
• Communicate with customers regarding forecast demand reviews and lead times on finished goods.
• Resolve supply-demand issues and complaints.
• Collect data, perform analyses, and report findings to the leadership team.
• Implement continuous improvement methods (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.) in manufacturing and distribution.
• Play a key role in the implementation of new processes, technology, and products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of production scheduling and/or material planning experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with sales and operations planning.
• Experience with data mining, analytics, and reporting.
• Intermediate or advanced skills using Excel.
• Self-motivated and results-driven individual.
• Natural problem-solver with excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of value streams, cost drivers, and core components of cost structures.

Benefits

• Affordable medical insurance plans
• Paid Time Off
• 401K plan with company match