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Zebra Technologies · 1 month ago

Manager, Demand and Supply Planning

Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

Zebra Technologies is a community of innovators focused on creating smart solutions for their customers. The Manager of Demand and Supply Planning is responsible for overseeing the planning process, leading a team to develop accurate demand forecasts, and optimizing inventory strategies to enhance profitability and customer satisfaction.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing integrated planning team, fostering a culture of accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement

Own the full talent management lifecycle, including training, professional growth, and performance management for the planning organization

Set clear goals and objectives for the team across both demand and supply functions, and manage workload and resource allocation to ensure departmental goals are met

Direct the development and maintenance of accurate demand forecasts, guiding the team in the use of historical data, sales intelligence, and statistical modeling

Lead the translation of the consensus demand plan into an executable operational and material supply plan, utilizing enterprise resource planning (ERP) and planning systems

Develop, implement, and maintain effective policies, procedures, and control systems for both demand planning and material control

Key Contributor to the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle to drive consensus and ensure tight alignment between demand forecasts, financial plans, and supply chain capabilities

Direct the integration of product lifecycle management into the planning process, partnering with product, sales, and supply chain leaders to optimize launches and end-of-life transitions to minimize obsolescence and prevent stockouts

Define and manage inventory policies, including safety stock strategies, to ensure optimal stock levels across the supply chain

Oversee all activities related to inventory control, ensuring inventory positions are appropriate relative to product lifecycle, on-order stock, and finished goods quality

Champion the use of data-driven insights to inform and validate strategic decision-making across the demand planning function

Develop and manage key performance metrics for the entire forecasting cycle, such as forecast accuracy, bias, forecast value-add, and inventory quality ratio

Set operational goals for key metrics, drive the team to analyze root causes, and implement effective process changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Leverage and promote the adoption of advanced planning systems and technology to improve process effectiveness

Prepare and present comprehensive performance reports, forecasts, and strategic analyses to senior management and executive stakeholders, clearly articulating key findings, risks, and recommendations

Act as the primary liaison between the integrated planning team and other departments, including product development, engineering, sales, and finance

Coordinate the efficient drive of materials and ensure a cohesive approach to forecasting and execution

Oversee the identification of potential risks to demand forecasts, guiding the development of robust mitigation strategies to navigate market uncertainties

Qualification

Demand PlanningSupply Chain ManagementSales & Operations PlanningOracleMS ExcelLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingPresentation SkillsAttention to Detail