Job Title: Manager - Supply Chain Planning
Reports to: Sr. Director of Supply Chain
Department: Wholesale Operations
FLSA: Exempt (Salaried, Full-Time)
Location: HQ – Chicago, IL – River North
The Role
The Manager - Supply Chain Planning for GTI will be responsible for developing & driving key supply chain planning strategy & initiatives, supporting demand & supply planning in critical markets, growing enterprise capabilities & best practices to support GTI short & long-term growth and serve as a cross-functional lead for supply chain.
You will bring depth of working with a high volume of skus, fast-paced, high growth environment, numerous production locations, thrive in a start-up, gritty environment and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and dive in.
Responsibilities
Ability to analyze & implement game plans for finished good & material inventory needs, cultivation & production planning, and demand forecasting to maintain balance between fulfillment and replenishment needs
Conduct master scheduling analysis to ensure that forecasts and manufacturing schedules are aligned and integrated
Strong leadership, problem – solving & communication presence across functions
Skilled at analyzing data & reporting, structuring communications, and managing expectations with senior stakeholders
Develop long and short-term forecasting plans and improvements to help scale, sustain and automate business processes
Have the ability to comprehend the short & long term business decisions beyond the numbers
Reduce excess and obsolete inventory through cross-functional reviews and re-balancing efforts
Identifies and resolves out of stock issues, focusing on minimizing shortage occurrences through analysis of data and review of safety stock levels
Collect, verify, review, report production plans for finished good items, run analysis for cross-functional supply chain optimization
ERP & Planning System leadership, development, maintenance & improvement projects
Lead new market launches, new item launches and continuous improvement projects
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance or related degree
3+ Years Managerial Experience in Supply Chain Related Department
10+ years experience related to supply chain, production planning, and/or demand & supply planning
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel required
Preferred experience SQL/MS Access
Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment
Superior communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, non-verbal, written), with the ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally
Possesses a high level of critical thinking
Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
High attention to detail and accuracy
Additional Requirements
Must pass any and all required background checks
Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
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