Senior Supply Planning Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Manage the hardware supply planning process for the global market.

• Create and sustain rolling 12-month production, shipment, and capacity plans.

• Transform demand plans into supply plans and targets by SKU, region, and distribution center.

• Lead capacity planning efforts and suggest trade-offs when faced with capacity or component limitations.

• Impact the Clear to Build process by verifying component and material availability while identifying shortages.

• Distribute supply targets to factories and VMI partners; monitor commitments, ETDs, and landed supply.

• Assess weekly coverage throughout the upcoming quarter and conduct simulations to understand supply-chain variations.

• Address risks through rebalancing, transfers, and air upgrades.

• Collaborate with Demand Planning, NPI, and Finance Analysis regarding demand fluctuations, product ramp-ups, transitions, and end-of-sale strategies.

• Organize VMI, ROP accessory, and refurbished supply while reducing excess and obsolete materials.

• Report performance against targets and relay supply risks to Operations leadership.

• Enhance processes and tools utilizing data and AI-assisted technologies.

• Advocate for and integrate Samsara's operating principles on a global scale.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or Economics.

• 6+ years of combined experience in consulting and supply chain planning, supply planning, material planning, or inventory management; or 4+ years with a Master's degree.

• Proficient in developing supply plans in alignment with factory capacity and component limitations, covering capacity planning and Clear to Build.

• Exceptional analytical abilities and skill in constructing logical models.

• Strong communication skills with the capacity to synthesize information for planners, factory contacts, and executives.

• Detail-oriented while maintaining a comprehensive viewpoint.

• Proactive approach to problem-solving and adaptability to ambiguity, shifting priorities, and business fluctuations.

• Familiarity with ERP and planning systems such as NetSuite and E2Open, Salesforce, and spreadsheet-based modeling.

• MBA or Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

• Proficiency in programming and data skills in SQL and Python, with experience in Databricks or Tableau being advantageous.

• Background in electronics or hardware manufacturing, preferably with contract manufacturers or JDMs.

• Experience with vendor-managed inventory, third-party logistics, or global multi-DC networks.

• Knowledge in new product introductions, product transitions, and end-of-life planning.

• Experience utilizing AI-assisted tools to enhance planning workflows.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonus/variable pay

• Equity for eligible roles

• Flexible, employee-led remote model

• Professional development stipend

• Comprehensive health plans

• Parental leave plans

• Above-market total compensation opportunities

• Flexible working model

• Remote work support

• In-person office option

• Reasonable workplace accommodations