Apply on Employer Site

Bigelow Tea · 2 months ago

Supply Chain Planning Manager

Fairfield, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Bigelow Tea is the number one specialty tea company in the United States, committed to ethical business practices and sustainability. The Manager of Supply Chain Planning will develop master production schedules, optimize inventory management, and ensure operational efficiencies to maximize customer service and working capital.

ConsumerManufacturing

Responsibilities

Ensure customer service metrics are met or exceeded through optimized inventory management

Balance resources against customer expectations and manufacturing parameters

Set departmental goals that align with strategic direction of the company

Review the sales forecast for all finished good items and develop and/or supervise the development of monthly production plans that support the company’s strategy. Monitor results and course correct when necessary

Lead the daily activities of the planning department

Engage in the Sales and Operations Planning process for the Supply Chain team. Partner with Sales and Finance to continuously improve the company’s S&OP

Collaborate with Sales and Marketing, Operations, R&D, Purchasing and Quality to actively engage and support all new products and restage activities

Manage the Supply Chain Planning team. Train and develop all department staff

Manage the Supply Chain Data Analyst to ensure department reports are completed on a timely basis and mater data is entered correctly

Execute all corporate inventory policies. Provide input to periodic review of policies and suggest improvements as needed

Oversee the efficient transfer of materials and finished goods between all plants based on transfer Game Plan

Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the Sr Director of Supply Chain Planning

Support the organizational Mission Statement

Recruit, train and inspire team

Establish annual performance goals for team members with input from Sr Director of Supply Chain Planning. Provide regular performance feedback, including the identification of opportunities for improvement, to drive individual growth and development

Support initiatives that drive the company values throughout the department and organization. Maintain alignment with the broader Supply Chain team

Qualification

Supply Chain PlanningERP SystemsProject ManagementAPICS CertificationAnalytical SkillsTrainingDevelopmentInterpersonal CommunicationTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingCross-functional Collaboration