Manager, Planning Excellence – Process
Newell Brands
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Atlanta • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Lead the adoption and integration of AI and advanced analytics into planning processes.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives to optimize supply chain performance.
- Design and deliver training programs focused on AI-driven planning and inventory management.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within planning teams.
- Define, improve and sustain repeatable planning processes and methodologies across businesses.
- Maintain a playbook for planning processes, including AI-enabled tools and templates.
- Champion the implementation or refinement of SAP IBP, Power BI, and other advanced supply chain technologies.
- Ensure ongoing enhancement of data visualization and diagnostic tools for KPI tracking and decision support.
- Act as the point of contact for IT and data science.
- Partner with S&OP Leadership, Delivery teams and businesses to shape the end-to-end planning processes to become a best-in-class supply chain organization.
- Develop and execute detailed project plans for planning initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 5–8 years of experience in supply chain or operations management, with a focus on supply planning and inventory management.
- Strong business process knowledge in distribution and manufacturing environments.
- Prior experience with other large CPG companies preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in process design, standards development, and continuous improvement.
- Experience with SAP APO - SNP, SAP IBP, and statistical safety stock solutions preferred.
- Experience with AI, advanced analytics, and digital supply chain tools.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Power BI and Excel.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Flexible work hours
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
AIadvanced analyticssupply chain managementinventory managementprocess designstandards developmentcontinuous improvementstatistical safety stock solutionsSAP APO - SNPSAP IBP
Soft skills
leadershipinnovationcommunicationcollaborationanalytical skillstraining and developmentproject managementproblem-solvingadaptabilitystrategic thinking
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chainMBA