Manager Productivity Planning  

 

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Create, manage and drive the planning, staffing and productivity tools across DC Operations and the entire Productivity Planning department.  Ensure that productivity is maximized, facility capacity is optimized, and cost is minimized through effective forecasting, strategic planning and execution of the Productivity Planning function.  Collaborate cross-functionally, specifically with DC management, to implement and evolve supply chain solutions that meet business objectives in terms of profitability, service commitments, and business growth. Represent and manage the overall communication in and out of the Distribution Center across all brands and channels. 

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

Create the production schedule by managing the allocations of brand/channel volumes against DC capacities. Project and track monthly processing and invoicing forecasts while monitoring overloads and underloads against DC capacities. Assist and support in the creation of staffing models that correlate to the production schedule while maximizing productivity and optimizing capacity utilization. Develop short- and long-range forecasts, department budgets, and labor requirements. Create management tools to analyze and report on performance and provide critical alerts to the business community. Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and specific order groups (ie: launches) and perform periodic review of operational processes to optimize success; develop and implement action plans to improve facility throughput and efficiencies. Manage DC capacities and assist in their development. Assist in the development and projection of forecasts for DC orders with SCM functions. Manage all monthly, quarterly and yearly volume builds.  Drive Process Improvement initiatives that support Performance Metrics, KPIs, Wave Planning, Routing and Distribution. Work closely and collaboratively with other SCM departments, specifically Order Fulfillment, to enhance the efficiency of Distribution Planning and Operations tools and processes. Work independently and collaboratively to establish strong partnerships with all SCM and DC operations personnel. Associated ad-hoc responsibilities supporting Logistics operations. Manage and oversee time and attendance admins to ensure time keeping records are correct and employees are paid properly.

 

 

Key Relationships:

Distribution: Waving/Routing, DC Operations, Reporting & Analytics Supply Chain Management: Order Fulfillment, Omni-Channel Operations, Compliance and Transportation. Customer Service / Sales.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

In-depth knowledge of end-to-end planning processes, preferably across Distribution, Manufacturing, Operations or Supply Chain Management. Ability to manage multiple functional areas representing multiple Brands and channels. Execute a high degree of analytical and logical thinking, as well as management skills related to all aspects of planning operations. Advanced querying and data analysis techniques. Work collaboratively as Project Lead or Management. Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Strong organizational and planning ability to meet critical deadlines.

 

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

Four-year college or university degree. Minimum of five years related experience and/or training Equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Fluent in English, both oral and written.