Planning - Manager, Planning

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Planning Manager reports to the Director, Supply Chain and is responsible for Demand planning, Supply Planning, and Production Scheduling functions for the Polytainers’ organization.

The Planning Manager is a results-driven team player who works in collaboration with the business to achieve outstanding customer delivery, optimize inventories and minimize costs.

This role will lead the Planning team across US and Canada and will be responsible to lead the S&OP process for the organization.

This position is part of the Operations Leadership team.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES :

• Collaborate with cross functional partners and align on solutions to meet external customer needs and achieve internal business objectives.
• Lead development and execution of demand, supply and scheduling processes to ensure optimal inventory levels and product availability, while managing manufacturing and intercompany freight efficiency.
• Evolve and lead Polytainers S&OP process to drive consensus and improve business planning.
• Implement advanced analytics to enhance forecasting accuracy.
• Manage short, medium and long term capacity plans to determine inventory, sourcing and intercompany strategy by facility.
• Develop capacity plan and recommend CAPEX required to ensure service, growth and cost objectives are met in annual budgeting process.
• Establish inventory optimization strategies and monitor inventory levels for WIP and FG stock to minimize carrying costs, mitigate obsolescence and ensure product availability.
• Optimize production schedule to drive manufacturing efficiency and customer service.
• Responsible for material planning of labels under both VMI and customer authorized model
• Foster close relationships with associated departments (Procurement, CS, Sales, Quality, Operations, and Finance) and represents the Planning function at key business meetings.

Process

• Coordinate management of sku transitions, slow moving and obsolete goods
• Responsible for continuous improvement of planning process and policies

Leadership

• Foster a work environment that is fair, equitable and safe with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Champions use and adherence to supply chain policies and tools company wide.
• Mentors and develops staff through coaching and development plans to address individual areas of improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Educational Requirements : BS / BA degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field

Minimum Experience / Field : 5 years experience in Planning, Forecasting, Scheduling and / or S&OP in a fast paced, high volume, Lean Manufacturing, environment.

Experience in injection molded plastics and / or food packaging industry make to order business would be an asset.

Computer Skills : Strong PC skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and MRP / ERP systems.

Communication Skills : Proven track record working with people and problem resolution and strong interpersonal, collaboration skills

Additional Education / Experience / Skills : APICS or other related certifications would be an asset.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION :

• Agile, proactive and results driven with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to anticipate and handle challenging situations effectively, seeking input and involving others when possible.
• Outstanding interpersonal and people management skills.
• Excellent presentation skills and able to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement solutions at a tactical level.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Consistently uses good judgement while decision making, analyses problems from different angles to seek alternatives before determining best solutions.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, assuming responsibility without being asked in order to achieve results.
• Strong project management mindset and discipline.
• Maintain an effective relationship with internal and external customers by meeting expectations, gaining trust and respect and upholding a customer focused culture.
• Proven track record in leading change.

Polytainers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Polytainers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Polytainers is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.