Planning Optimization Leader
HybridShaw, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Optimize end-to-end planning across fibers, yarn, extrusion, and finished goods by managing OMP Master Planning, inventory, and capacity models to balance customer service with operational constraints. Evaluate supply and inventory scenarios to predict bottlenecks, while partnering with data teams to build SQL models, dashboards, and KPIs that enhance forecast accuracy and decision-making. Serve as a cross-functional integrator between manufacturing, sourcing, logistics, and sales to align production plans with enterprise strategy, translating complex data into actionable insights. Identify process gaps in extrusion and manufacturing systems to implement solutions and govern planning parameters like lead times and safety stock. Monitor fiber and finished goods inventories to drive continuous improvements in replenishment and target levels.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Analytics, or related field
- 5-10 years of experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Manufacturing roles with Data/Analytics related experience
- Experience with OMP, HSRP, or similar planning tools
- Proven experience using analytics to solve business problems and support decision-making
- Proficiency with AI tools and data analytics applications to drive insights, automation, and business decision-making
- Full-time on-site Dalton, GA, with hybrid options
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in fiber/yarn, extrusion, or carpet planning
- APICS/ASCM (CPIM/CSCP) certification
- Experience in time-series forecasting or advanced statistical modeling
- Experience integrating AI capabilities and advanced analytics into business workflows to enhance forecasting accuracy, decision quality, and operational efficiency
- Self‐motivated and comfortable navigating ambiguity
- Energized by cross‐functional collaboration
- Comfortable with detail, data, and complexity
- Passionate about improving systems, solving problems, and driving better planning outcomes
- Change Leadership
- Strategic Influence
- Customer Orientation
- Analytical & Critical Thinking
- Delivering Results
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