Charlotte - S&OP/Supply Chain Manager

Requirements

Establish and enhance the Sales & Operations infrastructure for the Americas.

Design, implement, and optimize systems and processes to support effective demand forecasting, inventory management, production planning, and sales analysis.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and drive initiatives.

S&OP Platform Development including software systems, data architecture, and reporting tools.

Process Optimization: Analyze existing S&OP processes and identify opportunities for improvement.

Develop & Implement solutions to streamline workflows, enhance data accuracy, and increase efficiency.

Demand Forecasting: Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance teams to develop accurate demand forecasts. Implement statistical models and demand planning tools to improve forecast accuracy and reliability.

Inventory Management: Work closely with supply chain and logistics teams to optimize inventory levels and minimize stockouts. Develop strategies and implement inventory control measures.

Production Planning: Partner with manufacturing and operation teams to develop production plans aligned with demand forecast and inventory targets. Implement scheduling tools & capacity planning models to optimize production efficiency.

Performance Analysis: Develop KPIs and performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of the S&OP process. Generate regular reports and dashboards to provide insights into sales trends, demand fluctuations, and operations performance.

Cross-Functional collaboration: collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, including sales, marketing, finance, supply chain and IT, to ensure alignment of S&OP initiatives with business goals and objectives.

Change Management: lead change management efforts to drive adoption of new S&OP processes and systems. Provide training and support to end users to facilitate smooth implementation and transition.

Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies in S&OP and supply chain management. Identify opportunities for innovation and lead initiatives to drive continuous improvement and operation excellence. Qualifications:

Education Level: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, business or a related field. Master's degree - advantage.

Yrs. of Experience: 5+ years of experience in sales and operations planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, or supply chain analytics. Proven track record of success in designing, implementing, and optimizing S&OP processes and systems.

Experience with S&OP software platforms such as SAP IBP, power BI or similar systems.

Demonstrated leadership abilities with a proactive and results-oriented mindset. Change management experience with the ability to drive organizational change and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Knowledge of: S&OP, IT, KPIs, IBP, Power BI Preferred: American Production & Inventory Control Society Certified in Production and Inventory Management

About the company: For over 30 years, this organization has been a leading supplier of high-performance, spunmelt, nonwoven materials. They have a global presence with facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia and is known for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to a global customer base.

About Caliber Talent Solutions: Caliber is a recruiting company that specializes in freight forwarding and logistics. Our vision is to become one of the nation's top niches recruiting agencies known for our industry expertise and high-quality talent network. Not only will we strive to be diligent in our profession, but use the same level of commitment to be servant leaders within our community.

Please submit your resume for consideration.