Supply Chain Planning Manager

3 hours ago


Des Plaines, Illinois, United States Vander-Bend Manufacturing, Inc Full time
About Us

Vantedge Medical is a leading provider of metals-based med-tech solutions, specializing in precision engineering and innovation. Our teams collaborate to serve the manufacturing needs of top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) globally.

About the Role

The S&OP Manager will contribute to the design and development of Vantedge's S&OP process. This role will lead demand reporting, key demand KPI measures, and implementation of advanced planning tools and ES&OP platform. Responsibilities include building forecasting/financial models, demand planning algorithms, and training stakeholders on the demand process. The S&OP Manager will work cross-functionally with Sales, Product Management, Finance, and Supply Chain Operations to drive alignment and increase process effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop demand advanced planning module for the S&OP process.
  • Prepare, present, and drive monthly forecasting process by working cross-functionally with key stakeholders to deliver an 18-24 month consensus forecast.
  • Work cross-functionally to drive decision-making, new processes, collaboration, and visibility to key commercial opportunities and risks in assigned markets.
  • Improve maturity of S&OP processes, including cross-functional alignment of goals, metrics, and behaviors.
  • Align S&OP processes with business unit profitability and growth objectives.
  • Develop demand planning algorithms to increase predictability and plan accuracy.
  • Create scenario plans to mitigate risk and conduct cost/benefit analyses.
  • Coordinate new product launch forecasts with product management, supply chain, and engineering.
  • Develop and report on forecast accuracy metrics and other KPIs as needed.
  • Present to executive leadership with little assistance and drive challenging decisions relating to supply/demand.
  • Make well-informed, effective, and timely decisions even when data is limited.
  • Persuasively and clearly present thoughts and ideas; inspire commitment and support for ideas.
  • Confidently challenge assumptions, data, and outcomes.
  • Train, lead, and mentor others on the team.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, business, science, engineering, or technical discipline.
  • 8+ years relevant experience in supply chain or demand planning.
  • 5 years' experience in sales and operations planning.
  • 5+ years experience with ERP/MRP systems.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
  • Experience in driving continuous process improvements across demand planning & supply chain.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.
  • Experience in leading cross-functional teams.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams both internally and externally.
  • Experience in product phase in/phase out strategies.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.


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