Inventory Planning Manager - Sales And Operations (S&Op)

Summary

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We are bringing together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.

The Sales and Operations (S&OP) Manager is responsible for driving availably of product at cost efficient levels across the entire organization with a primary focus on our North America Distribution business. This role will ensure alignment between sales, operations, marketing, and finance to drive business growth and drive optimization through our network.

The S&OP Manager will serve as the subject matter expert for demand planning, network and strategy optimization, integration of new business and new product launches. This will be supported through monthly S&OP meetings to ensure team alignment. This position will help define the S&OP process, create standard procedures and lead initiatives supporting S&OP including implementing planning software.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze the forecast demand versus actual demand, understanding changes and trends
• Develop capacity simulation processes to run sensitivity analysis for growth
• Notify Operations of significant forecast or capacity changes in a timely basis
• Assist with the coordination, facilitation, and documentation of regularly scheduled planning meetings
• Facilitate monthly demand forecast aggregation, including consensus between functions and stakeholders
• Measure, control, and improve S&OP plan accuracy through clearly defined metrics
• Communicate with teams about promotions, new products forecasts, and launch timing updates
• Analyze and upload timely and accurate periods of 12 months’ forecasts on a monthly basis
• Review, store, and backup final adjusted and unadjusted statistical forecasts
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to ensure that the promotions, visible impact orders, and new product forecasts are included in the aggregate demand
• Document assumptions, promotions, and adjustments to forecasts using Sales and Marketing teams’ input
• Lead network optimization process to mitigate costs and maximize service
• Create and drive continuous improvement of world-class demand planning and S&OP processes
• Assist in the resolution of key supply-demand/service-cost issues

Required Qualifications

Education:

• MBA or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance or equivalent preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required, with preference for a major in business-related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Experience:

• 5-10 years of business experience in Supply Chain Planning
• Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Inventory Planning in an environment of both manufactured and sourced finished goods and related supply chain management including design, implementation, and execution of S&OP related processes
• Experience providing data analysis across cross functional leadership

Competencies (skills And Abilities)

• Strong PC skills with demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and Outlook e-mail.
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills with a focus on delivering excellent internal and external customer service as well as the ability to operate as a team member.
• Strong computer typing skills.
• Must possess analytical, problem-solving, time management, organization, and negotiation skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Pet friendly office environment.
• Extensive computer use.
• Minimal travel required.

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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