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Job ID: 2571

Alternate Locations: United States-Illinois-Chicago; United States-Kansas-Wichita

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Location Type: Chicago, IL, Wichita, KS, or Atlanta, GA preferred, OR anywhere in the US

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Supply Planning Manager is a pivotal role requiring a proactive and resourceful individual with a "can-do" attitude, exceptional work ethic, keen attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. This leadership position involves directing a team of Supply Planner professionals responsible for ensuring supply availability, coordinating S&OE processes, mitigating supply risks, maintaining inventory health, and managing end-of-life processes within the Outdoor and Recreation Business Unit. The successful candidate will excel at cross-functional collaboration and possess the ability to drive operational excellence across a wide range of responsibilities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strategic guidance and oversight to a team of Supply Planner professionals entrusted with managing a portfolio of 1,700 SKUs ($400M revenue). Ensure the team's collective efforts are aligned with achieving exceptional supply chain performance and delivering a customer service level of 94%.

• Identify potential supply chain disruptions and proactively develop contingency plans to mitigate risks. Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to communicate associated risks and devise actionable solutions.

• Make independent decisions based on dynamic circumstances, implement best practices, and foster continuous improvement within the team.

• Manage constrained items within the allocate to forecast process and escalate issues and changes to recovery in our S&OE meetings

• Act as a liaison between demand planning and supply teams to ensure accurate information exchange and timely decision-making are made.

• Work with global purchasing teams on prebuilds, service risk, and requirements to achieve our inventory goals.

• Analyze supply chain metrics to drive data-driven decision-making and operational enhancements. Provide actionable recommendations to enhance supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

• Collaborate with Deployment team to have the right product in the right place at the right time.

• Directly manage a team, providing coaching, fostering career development, and overseeing performance management. Cultivate a team of supply chain experts, aligning their growth with the strategic objectives of the organization.

• Drive improvements in SAP utilization by streamlining transactional workflows, reduce manual tasks, and promoting system standardization.

• Responsible for maintaining SAP parameters for planning and inventory management including inventory replenishment strategies, safety stock calculations and lead times. Partnering with GSC teams on best practices for planning in alignment with the organizational goals.

• Participate in the S&OP and S&OE calls, regularly prepare reports and presentations utilizing data from advanced analytics tools.

• Create and maintain standard processes while ensuring adherence across the organization. Focus on continuous improvement and change management to adapt the team to dynamic changes across the supply chain in the organization and the market.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Business, or related Analytical discipline

• 7+ years of supply chain work experience for a CPG, durable, or professional products company with a focus on global operations

• 4+ years of people management

• Highly Proficient in SAP (APO/ECC), Microsoft Office Applications, Power BI

• APICS CPIM certification (Preferred)

• S&OP experience required.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:

• Proficiency in SAP (APO/ECC) and Microsoft Office applications

• Power BI experience preferred

• Strong communication skills for effective interaction at all organizational levels

• Team leadership and development capabilities

• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Process improvement mindset with the ability to drive efficiency enhancements

• Exceptional organizational skills with a focus on detail and task prioritization

• Self-starter who operates with urgency to achieve results

• Collaborative approach to leading cross-functional teams

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strong attention to detail.

TRAVEL & OFFICE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel domestically as required

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.