POSITION: Manager, Supply Chain Planning
REPORTS TO: AVP, Operations
FLSA: Exempt
LOCATION: New York, NY (hybrid)
OVERVIEW: This position is directly responsible administering all Demand Planning and S&OP activities within KB Americas. This person will maintain and improve upon existing Supply Chain functions as they pertain to forecasting, direct purchasing, importation, and trade compliance while maintaining a continuous, cost effective and controlled flow of products in support of business forecasts and goals.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES - Leads executive and continuous improvement of the enterprise S&OP Process and drives cross-functional accountability.
- Partners closely with Sales Admin, Finance, and Marketing teams to ensure demand forecasts are closely tied to the strategy of KB Americas.
- Drives development and maintenance of KPIs, dashboards, and reports for import logistics, forecast accuracy, and inventory management.
- Manages team consisting of two direct reports, including an import logistics manager and a data analyst.
- Owns cross-departmental and corporate purchasing, ensuring that internal client needs are met.
- Works with the Head of Operations to devise and implement the company-wide strategy for all segments of Operations including Purchasing, Sales Planning, and Inventory Management inclusive of 3PL, assembly production, and our overseas manufacturers.
- Fosters a hands-on approach to driving results in a fast-paced, short cycle and demanding customer fulfillment environment.
- Leads and manages all aspects of the Purchasing and Inventory Management functions, particularly with the planning and execution of a successful inventory management strategy by working with sales, finance, and executive leadership.
- Build internal and external relationships to support new products introductions and new product development sourcing.
- Prepares annual budgets, business plans, and operating goals/objectives for the purchasing and inventory management functions with the Head of Operations as part of the business' annual strategic planning process.
- Drive high performance team through strong leadership to direct and non-direct reports. Foster collaboration cross-functionally and within team.
- Seeks to promote and cultivate the company and brand awareness with external partners.
CORE REQUIREMENTS- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
- 5-7 years of professional experience related to Demand Planning / inventory management / supply chain.
- Experience in the luxury or beauty industries is a must.
- Experience in the Beauty or Consumer Goods Industries a plus!
- Experience working with SAP is a must; knowledge of S4 HANA is a plus!
- Excellent analytical skills; advanced knowledge of MS Excel is mandatory. Experience with Power BI is a differentiator.
- Proven knowledge of S&OP lifecycle, to include concepts of Forecast Accuracy, E&O policy, NPD planning, and Inventory policy.
- Excellent communication skills in both formal and informal environments, capable of delivering data-driven concepts to a variety of audiences.
- Experience managing multiple direct reports is a plus.
- Able to contribute to a best-in-class environment through best practices and process improvement.
- Innovative thinker in business approach.
- Strong inter-departmental and inter-company relationships building skills.
- Ability to analyze the business and identify new functional growth opportunities.
- Strong negotiating acumen with clients.
- Excels in collaborative work and thinking.
- Possesses strong leadership qualities and the ability to manage / motivate the team.
- Skilled at successfully organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment while being adaptable to change.
- Comfortable working with a small team and willing to take on new challenges/opportunities as they arise.
