Supervisor, Sales & Operations Planning
Rheem ManufacturingAt Rheem, we are dedicated to bringing comfort to people’s lives. As a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we are innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. It is an exciting challenge that requires a team of talented, passionate people with a diverse set of skills. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem, and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day The Supervisor, Sales & Operations will establish, build and drive the Sales and Operations Planning process across Rheem Air businesses through internal and external data analysis, process improvement, and engagement with key stakeholders. Manages the S&OP results and drives alignment with key constituents (i.e. External Customers, Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Finance, Operations) This position will support Rheem North America, and can be located in Fort Smith, AR, Lewisville, TX, or Indianapolis, IN. This role follows our hybrid work arrangement, with team members working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays. RESPONSIBILITIES Strong, results oriented leadership that includes development and deployment of improvement initiatives, timelines, and budgets. Lead cross-functional collaboration and establishment of an Operating Plan for critical product transitions (M1). Monitor the performance to plan, adjusting the Operating plan, as needed. Lead the operational and tactical planning process to maximize customer service levels and financial KPI attainment, collaborating with cross-function teams including commercial, supply chain, distribution, logistics, customer service, and sales. This position will also be responsible for managing relevant measures (KPIs) to help drive improved operational performance. Create and execute communication and management of resources across Plants 124, 152, and 911. Drive accountability and process improvement though aggressive goal setting, execution, and KPI management (e.g.back order rates, backlog management, capacity allocation, inventory turns, service levels, inventory health, etc.). Proactively identify supply constraints and propose solutions. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure that product promotions, marketing plans, sales plans, budgets, product launchs, and product phase-out plans are reflected in a relevant and improving S&OP process. Work with the Supply Chain to identify opportunities for improvement related to capacity planning, productivity and plan attainment metrics through Continuous Improvement efforts as well as planning system parameters Lead major product transition planning and execution, supporting customer allocations Build consensus between different teams to reduce the gap between demand and supply. Analyze trends in demand, supply, inventory health and factory capacity on a periodic basis. Identifies/mitigates constraints in supply to meet demand and Rheem profitability. Coordinates with Marketing personnel, new orders, production tables, and lead times of various Participate in the executive S&OP process. Represents the S&OP organization in GCE Master Planning and Material Requirements Planning initiatives Coordinates with Marketing personnel, new orders, production tables, and lead times of various assembly operations. Initiates, prepares, and presents for approval of the Division, the Production, Sales, and Inventory Plan (PSI) on a timely basis. Advises the appropriate management of production problem areas, business conditions, and trends, as they develop. Maintain all relevant system data parameters. Drive one ACD S&OP planning process. Leads and owns master data in support of efficiency and accuracy in plans Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree with focus in Operations Management, Business Adminis…