Senior Supply Chain Planner
Centennial, Colorado
Our PE-backed Client is growing and is seeking a highly visible, collaborative and influential experienced Planner to be on-site in a corporate setting. Great company culture, fast-paced, entrepreneurial and cohesive.
The right candidate will drive forecasting and production planning efforts alike. 5-10 years of progressive planning success across Consumer Goods and/or Food and Beverages will translate well.
Responsibilities:
• Drive and maintain demand forecasts
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to optimally align forecasts
• Continuously refine forecast best practices/methods
• Monitor forecast performance metrics (e.g., MAPE, bias), implement corrective actions
• Utilize forecasting tools and Excel
• Develop production plans and schedules that balance demand and capacity, optimizing inventory levels.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics teams to ensure OTD
• Adjust production plans based on fluctuations and disruptions
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure optimal inventory levels
• Liaise between operations, logistics, and customer service teams to drive fulfillment.
• Ensure accurate data inputs and outputs, and validate with confidence.
• Analyze/improve relevant KPI (forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, service levels)
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and concisely communicate trends and risks to leadership
Qualifications:
• 5-10 years' experience across Demand and/or Production Planning, or Supply Chain
• Relevant Bachelor's degree; Master's a plus
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, inventory management techniques, and CI
• Proficient in demand planning methodologies, forecasting, and inventory management
• Excellent financial acumen and ability to ad hoc analyze/manipulate large data sets.
• Strong proficiency in demand planning software, ERP systems (Sage, Business Central, etc.). in addition to advanced MS Excel skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, a detail-oriented mindset
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in food manufacturing preferred.
• APICS, CPIM, or related supply chain certification is a plus.
• Spanish language proficiency a plus