Integrated Planning CoE Manager – Global

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +9 more states.

📋 Description

• Enhance the integrated planning process by mapping, documenting, and sustaining demand and supply planning workflows.

• Discover opportunities to simplify, standardize, and boost global adoption.

• Collaborate with regional teams to convert business requirements into standardized processes, decision points, and operational rhythms.

• Assist in improving forecast accuracy, stability of supply plans, inventory health, and service performance.

• Leverage data and input from planners to pinpoint process gaps, root causes, and areas for enhancement.

• Act as a subject matter expert in business processes for demand, supply, and inventory planning workflows utilizing o9 and associated tools.

• Define process requirements, validate improvements, support testing, and facilitate the adoption of technological advancements.

• Convert process requirements into system logic, reporting needs, user stories, and training elements.

• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, RACI charts, process maps, and planning calendars.

• Develop training materials and lead capability-building sessions.

• Aid in integrated planning governance by preparing materials, documenting decisions, tracking actions, and aligning planning assumptions, constraints, risks, and trade-offs.

• Conduct cross-functional workshops to align regional needs with global standards.

• Participate in strategic planning initiatives and business improvement projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• A strategic thinker with a global perspective and strong cross-cultural adaptability.

• Demonstrated capability to establish vision, define priorities, and lead complex cross-functional initiatives.

• Background in demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning, S&OP/IBP, supply chain operations, or planning transformation.

• Proficient in influencing senior leaders and establishing credibility across all organizational levels.

• Capable of operating at both detailed execution and leadership-summary levels.

• Skilled in simplifying intricate topics into clear decisions and actionable next steps.

• Excellent facilitation, communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and project management abilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or Industrial Engineering.

• An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

• Six Sigma Black Belt and APICS planning certifications are desirable.

• Proficient in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonuses.

• Financial planning and wellness initiatives.

• Income protection, expense reimbursement, and future investment strategies.

• Benefits for time away from work.

• Generous discounts.

• Community-focused programs.

• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.