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GRAIL Sales & Operations Planning Manager #3828 in Raleigh, North Carolina
GRAIL is seeking a Sales & Operations Planning Manager for the Supply Chain Organization. As part of the Supply Chain team you will drive all aspects of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Process In this role, you will facilitate demand planning discussions, translate demand to operational and supply chain requirements; facilitate operational capacity plan development; establish supplier forecasts; identify risks to production; and present to executive leadership.
The onsite role requires 3-5 days a week in Durham, NC
Responsibilities;
Drive the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to ensure alignment between supply & demand, identifying trends and gaps in forecast and BoM accuracy and E&O. Drive root cause / corrective action to address gaps.
Engage with forecast owners, Operations, and Finance to develop and implement process and system changes to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of each aspect of the process.
Clearly articulate business demand drivers, identify opportunities and risks, and proactively collaborate with Supply Planning, Procurement, Lab Operations and Finance to achieve a balanced inventory strategy.
Develop and manage leading and lagging KPIs to prevent Operations and Customer disruption.
Drive E&O process including proactive identification and mitigation of potential E&O risk.
Create scenario plans, present options and recommendations to address risk and variability in demand and supply.
Preferred Qualifications;
5+ years Supply Chain Operations, S&OP and demand planning experience
Life sciences industry experience desirable
Additional Skills;
Experience with ERP/MRP Systems
Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet model building and troubleshooting
Developed analytical, strategic-thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills as well as the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, assignments, and roles
Demonstrated ability to develop ad-hoc tools/processes as needed in a start-up environment
Experience with integrating quantitative and qualitative information to draw accurate conclusions; posing the right questions to effectively analyze situations.
Education
- B.S in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration or Finance; advanced degree or certification (CSCP, CPIM, CPSM) desirable
Physical Demands & Working Environment;
- Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary
GRAIL is an Equal Employment Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We will reasonably accommodate all individuals with disabilities so that they can participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us (https://grail.com/about/#contact-us) to request accommodation. GRAIL maintains a drug-free workplace.