What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Supply Chain Planning Manager position at Central Garden & Pet?
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ : CENT) is a leading innovator, marketer, and producer of quality branded products for the pet, lawn, and garden supplies markets. Our Dog and Cat business unit is searching for a Supply Chain Planning Manager who will be responsible for developing and communicating the demand plan that will enable the BU to meet sales and service objectives.
The Senior Supply Chain Planning Manager will be a hands-on leader for the strategic planning and coordination for assigned business units, overseeing demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory management. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, sales, finance, and marketing to drive operational efficiency and meet KPIs such as fill rate, productivity, and inventory turns. This position demands strong leadership, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to develop and execute strategies that align with business goals and enhance customer satisfaction.
This role requires candidates to report on-site to our Neptune City, NJ and Monroe facilities 5x a week.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS :
- Hands-on leader for end-to-end supply planning, aligning demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory targets to ensure efficient product flow and meet business objectives. Develop and monitor KPI’s to measure performance to these objectives.
- Develop and implement strategies for demand forecasting, inventory control, and replenishment, ensuring product availability and minimizing stockouts or excess inventory.
- Understand and utilize statistical forecasting tools to create both an item level and financial forecast. In developing the forecast utilize POS and inputs from sales, marketing, and customers to validate the forecast.
- Design and deliver detailed reports and presentations using Excel and PowerPoint for both internal analysis and distribution to senior management and key stakeholders. In developing these reports leverage relational databases, other data sources, and market information. Reports should provide clear and concise insights, along with action steps.
- Lead and contribute to team, cross functional, and management meetings. In facilitating meetings assure all have an opportunity to contribute and meeting is efficient and meets objectives set out in agenda.
- Contribute to the S&OP process by creating accurate forecasts and supply plans that support the company’s objectives, including achieving optimal fill rate, inventory levels, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, optimize inventory, reduce lead times, and increase customer satisfaction.
Mentor and develop assigned supply and inventory team, fostering a high-performance, collaborative environment.
IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES :
Computer proficiency on all MS Office applications with extensive knowledge in Excel
BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS :
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ : CENT) (NASDAQ : CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
