Senior Supply Planning Manager

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

📋 Description

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

• Transform demand plans into supply plans and targets by SKU, region, and distribution center, ensuring alignment with revenue and cost goals.

• Lead capacity planning and maintain rolling 12-month production and capacity plans.

• Suggest tradeoffs when there are constraints on capacity or components.

• Impact Clear to Build by verifying component and material availability and identifying shortages promptly.

• Distribute supply targets to factories and VMI partners, while monitoring commitments, ETDs, and landed supply.

• Track weekly coverage throughout the forward quarter and conduct simulations to uncover supply chain risks.

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

• Collaborate with Demand Planning, NPI, and Finance Analysis on demand alterations, product ramp-ups, transitions, and end-of-sale activities.

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

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

• Enhance processes and tools using data and AI-assisted technologies to minimize manual tasks.

• Advocate for and integrate Samsara's operational and cultural principles as the company expands globally.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Proven experience in developing supply plans considering factory capacity and component limitations.

• Familiarity with capacity planning and Clear to Build regarding component and material availability.

• Strong analytical skills and capability to create logical models.

• Excellent communication abilities and skill in synthesizing information for diverse stakeholders.

• Meticulous attention to detail while maintaining an overarching perspective.

• Proactive problem-solving mindset and adaptability to ambiguity, shifting priorities, and business volatility.

• Understanding of ERP and planning systems like NetSuite and E2Open.

• Proficient in Salesforce and spreadsheet-based modeling.

• Legal eligibility to work at Samsara and within the specified work location.

• MBA or Master's degree in a related discipline (preferred candidate).

• Programming and data proficiency, including SQL and Python (preferred candidate).

• Experience with BI tools such as Databricks or Tableau (preferred candidate).

• 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.

• Familiarity with new product introductions, product transitions, and end-of-life strategies.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonus/variable pay.

• Equity options for eligible roles.

• Flexible, employee-driven remote work model.

• Stipend for professional development.

• Comprehensive health plans.

• Parental leave policies.

• Above-market total compensation opportunities.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Support for remote work where it aligns with operational needs.