Sales and Operations Planning Manager

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Principal Tasks

• Represent Sales and Operations Planning within the organization to break down silos, connect disparate data sources, explore what-if simulations and develop cross-functional collaboration
• Drive smarter business decisions faster to reduce lead times and inventory levels
• Improve the 12-month rolling material forecast
• Lead and organize regular account review meetings with the major accounts
• Know changes and anomalies in demand sooner to drive them faster through the forecast process to the supplier
• Understand supply constraints to mitigate lead time risks in the forecast before PO entry from the customer

Supplementary Tasks

• Manage and optimize the inventory levels to have the right materials in stock
• Be able to see the complete picture of the entire supply chain planning with the most up-to-date data and changes
• Contribute to strategic concepts as part of a Sales and Operations Planning team
• Lead and participate in projects to support the continuous improvement process
• Monitor and report on the forecast accuracy performance including root cause analyses, meetings and presentations

Customers (Internal & External)Internal

• Key Account Manager
• Customer Operations
• Planning Manager teams
• Supply Chain Analysts
• Supply Planning teams

External

• Adtran Customers (on demand)

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economic Science, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• 3-5 years of relevant industry / field experience in Demand Planning and SCM
• Experience in Project Management
• Good knowledge in MS Excel, Salesforce and ERP landscapes (SAP or similar)
• Good command of the English language

Success Criteria

• Team Oriented

• Internally Motivated

• Willing to help and be responsive

• Assertive

• High level of commitment