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 and 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, and driving improvement of key performance indicators. We are looking for leaders with strong analytical and dive-deep skills, as well as excellent communication skills and executive presence, who can partner effectively with other leaders across functions to solve problems and execute high-level network decisions on a daily basis.

Job Responsibilities

Own and manage of the on-time creation of daily production plans 
Track progress to and deviations from the plan, drive problem-solving and root cause analysis 
Assess and identify potential Operational risks; lead the discussion of risks and plan changes with other key business stakeholders such as Procurement, Logistics, HR and Operations leaders
Utilize production planning tools and track performance to ensure the successful execution of production plans
Take on projects to drive the continuous improvement of Fulfillment Planning tools and processes and 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 and to use data to drive the right results 
Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively develop cross-functional partnerships; open-minded, collaborative and team-oriented attitude
Experience managing competing priorities and informing complex decision-making in an ambiguous environment
Experience managing people and developing talent 
A commitment to professional integrity and ethics

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors or Associates Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Business/ Supply Chain preferred
Organizational, project management skills, attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent interpersonal, math, and 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 and 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 and Grand Prairie, TX, Aurora CO, locations. Other locations available dependent on location.