Senior Manager, Global Planning

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Aviat Networks is the world's largest independent supplier of wireless transmission systems. We are recognized worldwide for cutting-edge 5G, backhaul, networking solutions and services. Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Aviat Networks to build, expand, and upgrade their voice, data, and video solutions.

About the Role: As the Sr Manager of Global Planning team, you will play a key role in shaping and driving the strategic direction of our organization. You will be responsible for leading the global S&OP process and improving customer satisfaction, profitability, plant and supply chain optimization, inventory turnover and working capital. You will manage a team of supply chain planning experts to implement decisions made through the S&OP process as well as address any demand and supply imbalances. Your and your team's ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to achieve optimal business outcomes will be critical in guiding our company's success.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for driving the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and defining the meetings (structure and protocols). Implement the globally balanced S&OP in the local supply planning execution.
• Responsible for analyzing the historical sales data, trends, base growth, distribution, market share and create/analyze a statistical forecast and determine the Operations Demand Plan in order to challenge/align with the Sales Demand Plan.
• Collaborate with Sales to understand the past performance of sales, drive root cause analyzes to understand error in prior periods and highlight inconsistencies the latest and challenge the latest sales demand plan, to understand underlying assumptions and compare with the Operations Demand Plan.
• In collaboration with Sales, Finance and Operations, align on the consensus Demand Plan during the monthly Demand Planning Meeting and update/fill out/adjust the Demand Plan in the planning tools in accordance with the consensus.
• Based upon the consensus Demand Plan, generate the monthly local Supply Plan as input for the Global S&OP Process by defining the location split of the Demand Plan, define target stock levels, consider restrictions, etc.
• Create a robust planning function to support continuous improvement for the Business. Design and create new tools to help improve the planning functions of Operations.
• Support the achievement and reporting of forecasting (accuracy) targets.
• Set preferred stock levels and prevent excess inventory while improving customer lead times. Project forward-looking inventory positions and the financial implications.
• Provide insights to internal stakeholders to conduct fact-based portfolio management and to implement a yearly SKU portfolio review cycle, based on complexity and costs matrix.
• Lead solutions findings and execution of demand and supply imbalances.
• Facilitate collaboration meetings with stakeholders and CMs to review purchase forecasts, proposed orders, and other operational issues.
• Monitor weekly and monthly production plans, prioritizing work orders.
• Monitor movement of materials through purchasing, storage, production, and retail distribution.
• Track customers stock levels, create replenishment orders to ensure customers maintain the target days of supply and communicate to the customers changes in demand/supply providing excellent customer service.
• Manage product transitions of new and phasing out SKUs.
• Support the Operations department's objectives and the team and broader business when necessary.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• At least 7 years' experience in demand planning, supply planning, supply chain management or a similar field, with at least 3 years of experience managing people.
• Excellent leadership and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong project management skills to drive the implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) is required and knowledge of Kinaxis RapidResponse is preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and ability to analyze financial statements and performance metrics.
• High level of self-motivation, initiative, and ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strategic planning software.

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