WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
What's the job?
The Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager of Commercial Building & Infrastructure group owns and leads the monthly S&OP process guiding all functional areas of the business in understanding supply scenarios for decision making.
The S&OP Manager - CBI oversees the accuracy and execution of the forecasting for CBI business (both manufactured and sourced items), the development of market analysis for residential and commercial products, demand planning (domestic and international) and coordination with sales, analysis and efficiency of plant utilization, accuracy of forecasting, the performance of the customer supply chain management (OTIF), and the explosion of finished goods forecasts for raw material requirements.
The ideal candidate must be a confident leader and have a clear and thorough understanding of Supply Chain Management and its components. This role requires an expert level understanding of SAP and other planning software.
This position is responsible to manage the entire Sales and Operational Planning cycle for CBI, which includes a Consensus Demand Plan, Supply Review, which concludes with the Executive Management Review of high-level decisions of Sales and Operational plans and provides subsequent analysis as needed to continue to drive efficient and agile plans.
The S&OP Manager - CBI oversees the accuracy and execution of the forecasting for CBI business (both manufactured and sourced items), the development of market analysis for residential and commercial products, demand planning (domestic and international) and coordination with sales, analysis and efficiency of plant utilization, accuracy of forecasting, the performance of the customer supply chain management (OTIF), and the explosion of finished goods forecasts for raw material requirements.
The ideal candidate must be a confident leader and have a clear and thorough understanding of Supply Chain Management and its components. This role requires an expert level understanding of SAP and other planning software.
This position is responsible to manage the entire Sales and Operational Planning cycle for CBI, which includes a Consensus Demand Plan, Supply Review, which concludes with the Executive Management Review of high-level decisions of Sales and Operational plans and provides subsequent analysis as needed to continue to drive efficient and agile plans.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Manages the Sales and Operations Planning process
- Leads monthly senior level management committee reviews
- With input from sales, history, and market indicator analysis, decides on the best forecast for mid-term planning for all facilities and regional markets
- Executes the yearly production build process with Operations, Product Management, Finance, and Supply Chain
- Plays a leading role in the Long Range (5 year) budget process which provides guidance on long range capacity plans
- Demand forecasting, at aggregate and SKU levels including US, Canada, and international
- Develop finished good demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function
- Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results
- Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions
- Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool. Plays a key role in the development of current and future sales forecasting software
- Provide input to the organization in developing inventory strategies on existing product offering, new products, and product phase-outs.
- Manages and Mentor any and all demand planning analysts within the CBI org.
- Maintenance of planning data in ERP system to align with service and inventory objectives.
- Responsible for the distribution and analysis of Streamline KPIs for the Supply Chain Group.
- Participates in supply chain network analysis studies to ensure optimization of overall network.
- Supports the report out of slow moving and obsolete (SMO) inventory management process.
- Perform as CBI SC lead for all Demand Planning Logility Governance council meetings.
- Plays an integral role in SAP implementations.
- Not limited to additional special projects assigned.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
What do you bring?
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Information Systems and/or eight (8) years equivalent work experience including material requirements planning, forecast development.
- Master's Degree or MBA (preferred) and/or APICS Certification (preferred)
- Ability to provide leadership and innovation at all levels of the organization
- Change management and conflict management skills
- Strong influencer with good written and oral communication skills
- Results driven, flexible and open-minded
- Expert level systems aptitude with experience in ERP (SAP preferred)
- Expert level analytical skills
TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN
What are our perks?
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:
· Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
· Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
· Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
· Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
· Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
· Employee Recognition Programs
· PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
· LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
Why work for us?
Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, insulation, drywall and ceilings.
A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
Bachelor's degree in supply chain or information systems, or eight years equivalent experience; expert SAP/ERP and analytical skills; leadership, change management, and communication skills. Master's, MBA, and APICS preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- managing planning
- forecasting demand
- mentoring analysts
Skills & Tools
SAP, ERP, Demand Planning software, Logility
Job Details
- Category: Supply Chain / Logistics / Procurement
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Pennsylvania, United States
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
- Generous parental leave
About CertainTeed
A North American manufacturer of sustainable exterior and interior building products. — Industry: Manufacturing