S&Op Network Planning Manager

S&OP Network Planning Manager

As the #1 most preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country

• Pella leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, Pella Corporation is comprised of the Pella Family of Brands and remains a privately owned company with a robust product offering and national distribution.

With 19 manufacturing locations, 11,000 + team members and more than 250 showrooms in the U.S. and Canada, Pella was named a top employer by Forbes and Newsweek in 2023. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company's Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.

At Pella, we want you to do the work you're most proud of. That's why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences, and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.

Together, with talent just like you, we are building the future of windows and doors. Ready to join us?

SUMMARY

Responsible for implementing and managing a Level 3+ S&OP process as defined by the Gartner Maturity Index in conjunction with the Sr. Mgr, S&OP.

This position will engage with senior leaders from multiple functions to ensure organizational alignment and influence for timely and critical decision-making for meeting customer reliability targets. This role reports to and supports the Sr. Mgr., S&OP, manages internal Network Planners, and is responsible for organizing and guiding our COE team in Costa Rica.

This position requires excellent analytical skills along with, interpersonal, written, presentation, and verbal communication skills. Problem solving and organizational skills are a must.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for leading the analysis, creation, and presentation of information for Demand and Supply Reviews.

Provides guidance, coaching, and approval of analysis/content to our Costa Rican team

Lead scenario planning to mitigate risks or capitalize on opportunities while capturing their financial impact vs budget and cycle over cycle.

Active contributor supporting the entire S&OP process.

Proactively communicate critical changes to both upstream and downstream partners.

Continuously improve forecasts through evaluation of promotional activities, demand initiatives, and consumption trends. Lead forecast accuracy (MAPE) discussions with channel leaders. Shape demand plan accordingly.

Responsible for reporting on forecast accuracy measurements to identify potential gaps and drive improvements with key stakeholders.

Identify and implement improvements to all S&OP processes when appropriate and required

Minimal overnight travel is expected with this position. Travel is estimated as <10% of the time but fluctuates based on business needs.

SYSTEMS SPECIFIC FOCUS

Directs the development and integration of S&OP tools such as Anaplan/Kinaxis/Blue Yonder to enable a robust S&OP process, rapid scenario planning, and exception reporting.

Documents Pella's S&OP process including key deliverables and timelines in Pella's Data Catalog.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job currently has one direct report (Network Planner) and is a main point of contact and provides guidance to our Costa Rican COE team. This includes development and execution of strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to work independently. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and 4-8 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in the sales, supply chain, consulting supply chain, or operations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively organize and present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Word, Advanced Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Oracle, Alation, Anaplan, Power BI / Tableau. Ability to utilize advanced supply chain tools if the company chooses to implement a new tool. A solid understanding of ERP data and transaction flows; ideally Oracle ERP.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

MBA or APICS Certification preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Pella Corporation is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Tobacco-Free Work Environment.

  Pella participates in E- Verify.  Pella will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Pella Corporation provides a working environment free of discrimination and harassment.  Pella Corporation treats all persons equally, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability, as each is protected under federal law.

A number of states in which Pella operates have laws protecting classifications of Team Members not necessarily protected under federal law. Therefore, Pella also treats all persons equally, regardless of political affiliation and belief, pregnancy, national origin, age, creed, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, mental disorder, veteran status, ancestry or handicap as each category is protected under a municipal ordinance or state law.