Planning Manager
Location: Irving, TX; Grand Prairie, TX, Newark NJ, Phoenix, AZ, Aurora CO

Job Description
The Fulfillment Planning team plays a central role in maintaining efficient Operations & delivering for our customers in a high-growth environment. Our Planning Managers are responsible for end-to-end end-to-end production planning for our U.S. distribution centers, including addressing day-to-day operational risk, analytical problem-solving, & driving improvement of key performance indicators. We are looking for leaders with strong analytical & dive-deep skills, as well as excellent communication skills & executive presence, who can partner effectively with other leaders across functions to solve problems & execute high-level network decisions on a daily basis.

Job Responsibilities

Own & manage of the on-time creation of daily production plans 
Track progress to & deviations from the plan, drive problem-solving & root cause analysis 
Assess & identify potential Operational risks; lead the discussion of risks & plan changes with other key business stakeholders such as Procurement, Logistics, HR & Operations leaders
Utilize production planning tools & track performance to ensure the successful execution of production plans
Take on projects to drive the continuous improvement of Fulfillment Planning tools & processes & complete them on schedule 
Manage the team of Fulfillment Planning Analysts
Report to the Senior Fulfillment Planning Manager

Key Characteristics

Thought leader in developing solutions to cross-functional operational challenges
Capable of thinking strategically about high-level business impacts as well as being familiar with the details of deliverables
Proven ability to adapt quickly in changing situations & to use data to drive the right results 
Strong communication & collaboration skills to effectively develop cross-functional partnerships; open-minded, collaborative & team-oriented attitude
Experience managing competing priorities & informing complex decision-making in an ambiguous environment
Experience managing people & developing talent 
A commitment to professional integrity & ethics

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors or Associates Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Business/ Supply Chain preferred
Organizational, project management skills, attention to detail & accuracy
Excellent interpersonal, math, & written/verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Google sheets and/or MS Excel required (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.).
3-5 years of experience in Production Planning or related positions that require cross-functional collaboration & data analysis to influence stakeholders 
[Preferred] Experience within a distribution center, logistics, or manufacturing environment
[Preferred] Experience managing direct reports

This is a Monday-Friday hybrid position (3x per week in office) that is located in either our NJ, AZ, Irving, TX & Grand Prairie, TX, Aurora CO, locations. Other locations available dependent on location.