Planning Inventory Control Manager

Job ID: 5780

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

General Responsibility: Develops, manages, and leads production planning for both internal and external finished goods. Responsible for defining and prioritizing strategies, goals and performance standards for Production Planning, Inventory Management, Purchasing and Manufacturing Systems. Manages and administers procurement activates using supplier replenishment concepts to support site and division financial and operational objectives. Responsible for driving continuous improvement in DOH, on inventory, customer service and manufacturing costs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics.
• Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce.
• Facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of a production plan to meet the established customer service line fill and on-time objectives.
• Provide proper inventory to support established line fill and on-time parameters while meeting financial objectives and inventory turns objectives.
• Develop and ensure that SAP data and planning parameters are entered and updated as necessary
• Responsible for monthly hours and inventory levels
• Provide leadership and direction for procurement of materials and services (direct & indirect)
• Drives and supports continuous improvement
• Participates in the annual budget process for operating and inventory levels

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in supply chain and/or operations.
• Experience in MRP planning systems, SAP preferred.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and develop skills of direct reports (hourly and professional).
• High performing leader with a track record of success.
• Assertive, collaborative and results oriented.
• Financial acumen and proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Preferred 4-year degree in supply chain or related field

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.