Supply Planning Manager

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
At least 4 years manufacturing, distribution or purchasing experience
Experience in managing global supply chain operations
Experience demonstrating knowledge level of MRP, buying, supply and demand management and forecasting
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages
Ability to apply concepts of algebra and business statistics
Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using AVERAGE function, merging and centering cells, printing centered page and/or creating a pivot table)

Provide direction to supply planning team members
Analyze, resolve or escalate inventory issues
Ensure daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks of supply planning teams meet standards
Resolve daily supply issues
Direct team regarding issue resolution and continuous improvement
Communicate to senior Inventory Management and service issues with short and long term recommendations on resolution
Ensure inventory plans and execution of plans are consistent with Inventory Management goals
Prepare and present forward-looking, future projections of inventory, volume, service, planning, capacity, and space considerations
Assure that the system parameters are correct
Manage communication between Teams
Provide oversight and leadership during weekly meetings with internal business partners
Work collaboratively with other Medline divisions and functions to ensure business success

At least 2 years of experience directly managing people, including hiring, developing, motivating and directing people as they work
Experience in import logistics, inventory planning and transportation
Experience with SAP