Senior External Supply Planner
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
ERPOracleOracle ERP
Lead Enterprise Demand Planner
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $113,740 - $150,647 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
ERPOracleOracle ERP
About the role
- Develop and Maintain an enterprise-wide demand planning practice and integrated business planning to align commercial and operational goals, define and mitigate risks, and utilize advanced predictive modeling and AI to create leading indicators of demand variations.
- Align external sales, the voice of the customer, and market trends insights to advance S&OP practices, including stakeholder accountability and decision-making authorities.
- Leverage Analytics tools to assess supply trends, forecast accuracy, and capacity utilization. Support the implementation of AI and digital transformation initiatives to enhance demand and supply leveling. Continuously improve data accuracy and integrations of processes and systems between sales planning, order management and supply planning.
- Develop and execute scenario-based demand forecasts to evaluate the impact of market fluctuations, new product introductions, and external disruptions. Provide recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track forecast accuracy, bias, and demand variability. Regularly analyze and present findings to stakeholders, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with sales and marketing teams to incorporate qualitative insights such as promotions, competitive dynamics, and customer buying patterns into demand forecasts, ensuring a holistic and market-responsive planning approach.
- Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Statistics, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in supply planning, demand planning or production planning.
- APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) or ASCM Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Demonstrated experience in transforming enterprise demand planning or integrated business planning, including an in-depth understanding of capacity planning, supply inventory strategies and risk management
- In-depth understanding of Oracle Planning Capabilities, and industrial supply chain management principles. Proficient in using Oracle ERP for production planning functions.
- Sound business acumen and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, problem-solve complex issues and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvement.
- Great communication skills, (written, verbal, listening and presentation) able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels from management to support staff. Creative and persuasive in communicating how interventions can improve current practices.
- Sound interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, including the flexibility to work extended hours when necessary.
- Great organizational, planning, and project management skills, coordinating internal and external resources and juggling key demands.
- Great computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, and PowerBI. Experience with developing or using digital tools.
Benefits
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
- Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
demand planningsupply planningproduction planningpredictive modelingcapacity planningrisk managementforecast accuracydata analysiscontinuous improvementscenario-based forecasting
Soft skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsplanning skillsproject management skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscollaborative skillsflexibilitycreativity
Certifications
APICS CPIMASCM CSCP
