Senior Category Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership and lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process for the MSBU division.

• Develop, validate, and continuously enhance the demand plan in collaboration with Product Management and Sales.

• Manage the weekly sales forecasting rhythm and facilitate BU-to-Supply review meetings.

• Foster alignment and drive decisions to completion among stakeholders.

• Convert demand into a practical supply plan.

• Establish and oversee safety stock levels and other supply assurance strategies.

• Maintain NetSuite planning parameters such as safety stock, lead times, MOQs, and lot sizes.

• Conduct scenario and what-if analyses for capacity limitations and demand risks.

• Manage finished goods ordering with contract manufacturers.

• Organize and monitor manufacturing plan builds through to delivery.

• Oversee contract manufacturer and supplier performance utilizing performance scorecards.

• Collaborate with Sourcing and Procurement to minimize lead times and enhance supply responsiveness.

• Assist in managing component and part risks, obsolescence, EOL monitoring, single-source supplier risks, and last-time-buy decisions.

• Lead demand and supply planning for new product launches from pilot phase to volume production.

• Represent MSBU in initiatives aimed at eliminating purchase price variance.

• Work alongside Supply Chain and Finance teams on inventory turnover and cash flow objectives.

• Responsible for monthly executive reporting on demand and supply status, inventory liabilities, turnover, cash flow, and PPV.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, or S&OP, preferably within a contract manufacturing context.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert data into actionable planning decisions.

• Capability to manage a process from start to finish and facilitate cross-functional alignment.

• Excellent communication skills for discussions involving cross-functional teams and contract manufacturers.

• Willingness to travel occasionally for visits to contract manufacturer sites.

• Knowledge of and ability to support export control (EAR) and conflict minerals reporting requirements.

• Experience with the NetSuite application.

• Proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions and modeling (required).

• Familiarity with PowerBI.

• Knowledge of AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot.

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is preferred.

• Must reside in the Continental United States.

• Candidates must possess valid work authorization in the United States at the time of application.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Short-term incentive program.

• New hire stock award.

• Paid parental leave.

• Open (uncapped) PTO.

• Hybrid work environment.

• Medical, health, and wellness offerings.

• Competitive compensation packages.

• Equal employment opportunities and a culture of respect.