Planning Manager - Supply Chain

at  RahrBSG

RahrBSG is looking for a Planning Manager who will be responsible for supply and demand planning including the engagement and leading of the Sales and Operations Planning Process (S&OP). This role supports cross-functional alignment between Commercial, Finance, Product, Operations, and other key business units, and advocates for the voice of the customer in Supply Chain decisions. The Planning Manager leads a team of planners and collaborates closely with senior leaders to drive data-driven decision-making, enhancing forecast accuracy, and optimizing inventory levels to meet customer demand efficiently.
This position is hybrid position based in Shakopee Minnesota or Denver Colorado.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or a related field, with at least 2 years in a team leadership role.
• Strong technical proficiency in advanced planning software and Microsoft Excel; experience with data analytics and visualization tools (ie: Power BI) is a plus.
• APICS certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a demonstrated ability to motivate and develop team members.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering business results, holding teams accountable, driving initiatives, and supporting process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Strong ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable insights.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate issues, identify root causes, and develop solutions proactively.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data interpretation and analysis.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with all levels of management.
• Excellent project management skills, organizational skills, communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and most importantly, the ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to work and adapt in a fast-paced environment, making effective decisions and iterating rapidly as priorities frequently shift.
• Promotes a positive, collaborative, transparent, and respectful atmosphere where work is executed productively and with responsible stewardship of company resources.
• Ability to foster positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues and staff, working effectively across functions, levels, and business units, to achieve shared objectives.
• Earns respect and trust from others by acting as a positive role model and upholding organizational values.
  RahrBSG supports the craft beer, wine, and distilling industries as the leader for industry-related supplies and ingredients. RahrBSG is a family-owned global leader in the production and distribution of barley malt and related brewing supplies, in operation since 1847. RahrBSG is headquartered in Shakopee, MN with distribution centers strategically located across the United States and Canada, plus a dedicated hop processing facility in the Pacific Northwest. This allows us to serve a customer’s holistic ingredient needs, wherever a brewery, winery, distillery, storefront, or cidery is located

• Manage and oversee the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring its growth and incorporating the implementation of Demand Planning and S&OP Management software when necessary.
• Contribute to the company’s overall success by managing systems to meet sales targets, control inventory turnover rates, maintain stock levels, and achieve profitability goals.
• Oversee and provide reports on various metrics, including but not limited to forecast accuracy, inventory turnover rates, weeks of inventory on hand, and order fulfillment rates.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess planning performance and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Oversee demand forecasting, incorporating historical data, market intelligence, and sales input to enhance forecast accuracy.
• Manage supply planning, ensuring production and inventory levels are optimized based on demand forecasts and capacity constraints.
• Drive scenario planning to assess the impact of changes in demand or supply and to develop contingency plans.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, and Marketing to create a continuously refined sales forecast by incorporating demand history, trends, NPI, seasonality, and other market data, which will serve as a demand planning forecast for all sources.
• Coordinate with the entire business to set inventory targets based on each platform, ensuring they are effective and align with financial goals.
• Serve as a key point of contact for cross-functional teams, promoting an integrated approach to planning and decision-making.
• Manage and develop a team of demand and supply planners, providing guidance, coaching, and career development.
• Create processes and train planning team on effectively aligning demand with supply and managing orders through established processes until they reach the distribution point or the customer.
• Support planning team members with their abilities and continuous improvement of the overall operation, including training on the latest planning tools, techniques, and industry best practices.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the company and operational needs.