Manager, Supply Planning

Job ID: 4409 

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

The Supply Planning Manager develops, manages, and leads production planning for both internal and external finished goods. This person is responsible for:

• Defining and prioritizing strategies, goals and performance standards for Production Planning, Inventory Management, Purchasing and Manufacturing Systems.
• Managing and administering procurement activations using supplier replenishment concepts to support site and division financial and operational objectives. 
• Driving continuous improvement in DOH, on inventory, customer service and manufacturing costs. 

This is an essential role and required to work in the Manufacturing Plant daily.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics
• Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce
• Facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of a production plan to meet the established customer service line fill and on-time objectives
• Provide proper inventory to support established line fill and on-time parameters while meeting financial objectives and inventory turns objectives
• Develop and ensure that SAP data and planning parameters are entered and updated as necessary
• Responsible for monthly hours and inventory levels
• Provide leadership and direction for procurement of materials and services (direct & indirect) 
• Drives and supports continuous improvement
• Participates in the annual budget process for operating and inventory levels

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain or related field
• 10+ years leadership experience in supply chain, planning and/or operations
• Experience in MRP planning systems, SAP strongly preferred
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead and develop skills of direct reports (hourly and professional)
• High performing leader with a track record of success
• Assertive, collaborative and results oriented
• Financial acumen and proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.