What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Materials Planning SIOP (30169130 ) position at Kidde Global Solutions- RSR?
About this role
- As the Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) Manager for Retail Accounts at Kidde Safety, the responsibilities will include optimizing the supply chain processes and ensuring efficient and effective collaboration with Kidde Safety retail partners. CPFR Manager for Retail Accounts will play a key role in driving forecast accuracy, inventory management, and sales performance. The CPFR Manager for Retail Accounts needs to be an expert in CPFR and will help Kidde Safety meet customer demand, minimize stockouts, and maximize sales opportunities.
- This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office /2 days at home) in Atlanta GA with less than 10% traveling.
- We value our people and offer an extensive benefits package, with financial rewards including health insurance, a retirement savings plan, and also lifestyle support with flexible working and parental leave. Plus, we’ll support your growth with paid-for external training programs and courses.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail partners to facilitate effective collaboration and communication
- Analyze sales and inventory data to identify trends, forecast demand, and develop replenishment strategies
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement
- Own and represent the complete 52-week Sales/Inventory forecast and goals
- Create and manage accurate demand forecasts and replenishment plans to ensure optimal inventory levels
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of retail accounts, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions
- Creation and maintenance of CPFR reports and dashboards to provide insights to internal teams and retail partners
- Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and supply chain, to align strategies and ensure seamless execution
- Lead regular meetings with retail partners to review performance, discuss upcoming promotions, and address any issues
- Coordinate with factories to share demand forecasts and ensure timely product availability
- Utilize advanced analytics tools and techniques to enhance forecasting accuracy and inventory management
- Develop and implement best practices for CPFR processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide regular reports and insights to senior management on the performance of online retail accounts
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5 years of experience in collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPRF), demand planning, online retail, or supply chain management
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, or business administration
- Master’s degree
- Advanced MS Excel
- Proficiency in forecasting and inventory management software/tools
- Financial acumen
- Proven track record of successfully managing relationships with online retail partners and driving collaborative efforts
- Strong knowledge of inventory management principles, systems, and data analytics
- Comprehension of supply chain and merchandising processes, distribution, transportation, and supplier manufacturing principles
- Analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions
- Ability to quickly retrieve, manipulate, analyze, and interpret data
- Critical thinking skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions
- Understand and foresee implications of new information for current and future problem-solving
- Interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
- Self-starter and contributor
- English written and verbal communication skills
Additional Job Description
Summary
This position is for an experienced professional with deep knowledge and highly developed technical expertise who leads in the supply and demand planning process, and is responsible for making significant improvements of processes, systems, and products to enhance performance of work area and team. Works with internal and external team leaders to develop financial forecasts.
Summary
This position is for an experienced professional with deep knowledge and highly developed technical expertise who leads in the supply and demand planning process, and is responsible for making significant improvements of processes, systems, and products to enhance performance of work area and team. Works with internal and external team leaders to develop financial forecasts.
Job Description
- Leads in the development of strategies for materials planning and SIOP.
- Spearheads the development of standardized processes within materials planning and SIOP in order to optimize the utilization of business resources and meet customer expectations for delivery.
- Leads in the development of indicators that enable visibility to short and long-term market trends and demand.
- Analyzes identified demand streams and leads in the establishment of data relationship linkages.
- Collaborates with product development leaders and sales and marketing team leaders to develop demand forecasts.
- Leads in the planning of capacity and fulfillment demand with plant manufacturing operations.
- Facilitates with manufacturing team leaders and leads in the development of monthly production volume planning using the business forecast, inventory position, actual customer orders, and the defined capacity parameters.
- Analyzes and leads in the development of new technologies to improve materials planning and SIOP capability, sustainability, and reliability.
- Spearheads tracking of appropriate metrics to drive results and continuous improvement.
- Leads in the development of processes and plans to improve supply capabilities.
- Guides in establishing clear and robust metrics to measure progress through process improvements for SIOP.
Minimum Requirements
- Requires advanced to expert knowledge obtained through advanced education, combined with experience
- Substantial knowledge of Carrier organization, programs or systems to make enhancements within job area
- University Degree or equivalent
- A minimum of 7 years prior relevant experience
OR
- An advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years experience
Salary : $98
