Planning Operations Manager Job Description
Planning operations manager
provides guidance and ensures compliance with ISO9001, ISO13485, 21CFR820 and applicable good manufacturing practice regulations within the company.
Planning Operations Manager Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
In close alignment with programming strategy team, build and refine the processes for managing scheduling and play-out processes
Develop and implement processes to maintain EPG and fill promotional and advertising breaks
Manage the operation of digitally-native functions (ad triggers, interactive features)
Partner with Programming Operations and Digital Product teams to define and implement MCR capabilities for programming and play-out monitoring
Manufacturing and Distribution Capacity Emphasis – Gain understanding, quantify availabilities, and prepare regular plans to optimize SLD’s utilization of internal, domestic, and overseas capacities
Sales & Operations Planning – Orchestrate annual and on-going (monthly) operational & sales fulfilment planning whereby forecasted demand (sales) is layered against available supply (capacity)
Non-Workable Orders – Develop and manage a system to gain regular visibility to ‘non-workable’ order demand
Data Ownership – Ensure all data gathered to drive Strategic Operations & Capacity Planning decisions is accurate, timely, relevant, and attained in the most efficient manner
Sales, Go-to-market, and Operational strategy meeting leadership – Organize, conduct, and lead monthly demand review and capacity planning meetings with sales, GTM, and ops leaders
Sales Partnership - Assume ‘sounding board’ role for Sales with regards to committing to customer order/program fulfillment given capacity options and availabilities
Planning Operations Manager Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Planning Operations Manager
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: APICS, CPIM, PMP, ASQ, ISM, GDP/CEIV, TAPA, EMS, QMS, CPM
Education for Planning Operations Manager
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the planning operations manager job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Business, Engineering, MBA, Finance, Management, Marketing, Business/Administration, Education, Technical, Project Management
Skills for Planning Operations Manager
Desired skills for planning operations manager include:
Excel
Building systems
Data center
Electrical
HVAC
Mechanical
UPS
PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
13485 requirements
21CFR820 regulations within process manufacturing environment
Desired experience for planning operations manager includes:
Responsible for direct Finance support of Retail Operations
Partner with above-store leaders in the reporting and analysis of store performance vs
Experience in medium to large organizations - $500M annual revenue and higher – with well-regarded Finance departments a plus
Strong process orientation and demonstrated ability to define and document new or improved business and financial planning and management processes and reporting mechanisms
College degree of equivalent years of experience
Self-starter adept at problem solving and analysis and ability to work independently
Planning Operations Manager Examples
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Planning Operations Manager Job Description
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a planning operations manager. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for planning operations manager
- Develop analytical models to assess the potential performance of various incentive plan design options
- Coordinate and manage all steps involved in the incentive plan review and approval process including, Sales Management brainstorming sessions, Commercial Leadership Team reviews, HR and Legal reviews and preparation for and presentation during Compensation Committee meetings
- Lead the sales quota development process for select brands
- Lead various Sales Force sizing and alignment projects in support of new product launches and expanded business opportunities as assigned by the Director of Field Strategy and Planning
- Participate in the development, review, and approval of the criteria for the President’s Award and Global Excellence Award
- Develop the Targeting and Call Plans including sales response analytics, targeting scheme development, call plan analytics and Field communication vehicles
- Provide quality assurance to the bonus reconciliation process by thoroughly checking all quarterly incentive payout calculations for the four brand teams and Managed Markets
- Provide quality assurance to the President’s Award and Global Elite Award reconciliation process by thoroughly checking all quarterly rankings and final winner selection
- Spearhead the sales goal setting process in conjunction with Finance and the Business Leaders, reviewing sales forecasts and arriving at the appropriate demand figures for the Field
- Work in conjunction with Director of Field Strategy and Planning, Senior Sales Leaders, and Commercial Leadership on Career Recognition (i.e., Circle of Excellence Programs) programs to align business processes with incentive plan objectives
Qualifications for planning operations manager
- Working knowledge of SAP, APO/SNP and BW is a plus
- Judgment – Scopes problems by identifying key issues, inputs, stakeholders, and outcomes
- Strong consulting or strategic marketing background in retail, fashion or related industry
- Willingness and ability to dive into detailed projects and analysis strong strategic thinking skills
- Ability to build relationships across global team and work to bring further definition to projects and processes
- Strong presentation development and powerpoint skills with the ability to synthesize information into compelling executive/ board documents
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a planning operations manager. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for planning operations manager
- Lead cross functional partners in the development of the 3-year Brand Plan
- Monitor market and treatment trends (clinical/other) and incorporate findings into the situation analysis/brand strategy
- Responsible for working with Finance and BAI on business analysis that informs the LE and LRP
- Monitor competitive activity and integrate competitive intelligence into brand strategy
- Partner with clinical development/NAML to identify data generation opportunities to support brand strategy
- Partner with global marketing to align brand strategy and lifecycle plan
- Represent US brand on global commercial, operations, and development teams
- Develop and manage brand budget per USCO and BU guidance
- Brand Team point on GPO initiatives with the PPM segment
- Plan and implement quarterly cross-functional business review Partner with functional units both in and outside of the BU to track budget and monitor progress on tactics to support brand strategy
Qualifications for planning operations manager
- Understanding of the different levels and types of reporting needed to satisfy the breadth of stakeholders and ability to summarise, communicate to and influence senior executives, Directors and management peers
- You have a track record of converting high-level business and marketing strategy into tangible, effective marketing plans across markets
- You have strong experience with different business strategies
- You are highly data literate
- You have an eye for detail and excellent writing skills
- You have strong project management and communication skills
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of planning operations manager. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for planning operations manager
- Manage Disruption Events to ensure production losses are allocated between partners according to contract specifications (average 8 – 12 events / year)
- Oversee logistic services for delivery of PO to Covestro locations to ensure proper delivery, and costs are invoiced
- Administer the market based supply (MBS) agreement with Covestro globally
- Manage long term, annual and quarterly retail planning (using CRFs & retailer data sources available) & budgets and assists in preparation of business updates
- Assists with preparation for joint business planning cycles with key retail accounts
- Perform project-based analysis for business performance and modeling of new franchise opportunities, retail accounts, white space valuation, post-mortem analysis
- Utilize available research tools to size revenue opportunities & risks and support strategic initiatives
- Owns RBD 18-24 month planning calendar
- Enhances and develops new systems and procedures (both technical and operational) to gain efficiencies in RBD/sales processes
- Maintains T&E, budget tracking and PO process for AdPub spend across retail accounts
Qualifications for planning operations manager
- Ability to achieve consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process
- Identify the tools and processes needed to support people demand planning and drive the planning and implementation
- Proven ability to lead and manage high performing teams
- Minimum of 10 years experience with 1-2 years management experience
- Knowledge of IRT systems operations and their lifecycle management
- Strong understanding of clinical supply business and how operations can be made more efficient through use of technology
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Our company is looking to fill the role of planning operations manager. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for planning operations manager
- Establish demand planning measures and controls with a closed loop root cause and corrective action process to improve forecast accuracy
- Collaborate and partner closely with sales, operations, product line management, engineering, and finance to develop accurate demand plans and the optimized supply plan of record
- Identify supply and demand issues (and gaps to plan), identify scenarios to mitigate, and prepare recommendations for senior leadership review
- Integrate key processes including but not limited to customer forecasts, statistical forecast models, installed based service models, market intelligence, inventory plans, product life cycle plans, operational capabilities, and external supply chain partners to generate an optimized global plan
- Support overall roadmap to achieve objectives, including process, application support tools, policies, and control mechanisms
- Establish the mechanism to track overall S&OP process maturity and lead key process improvement initiatives
- Directly manage the supporting team of demand planner(s), analysist(s), and supply planner(s)
- Oversee equipment development, procurement, implementation and replenishment
- Providing ad-hoc project control and planning support to all parts of EPS West including support in the preparation of bids, tender submissions, internal initiatives, internal projects and transitions
- Developing effective working relationships across all parts of EPS west ensuring a comprehensive understanding of customer needs and delivering an effective planning function
Qualifications for planning operations manager
- Proven ability to develop, implement and work with complex system planning and forecasting systems
- Exceptional skills in all planning process disciplines including Sales & Operations Planning, Finite Scheduling and Forecasting
- Proven ability to develop planning strategies and implement them in a complex global, technical, matrixed environment
- Good leadership, change management, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a diverse, global environment while adhering to the highest ethical standards
- Deep knowledge of process improvement
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to teach others these techniques
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of planning operations manager. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for planning operations manager
- Help to grow sales worldwide with high customer service levels
- Interact with various disciplines including Consumer and Product Marketing, Business Development, Finance, Quality, Innovation, Technology & Development, Commercial Organization demand planning, Commercial Supply Planning, Procurement, Suppliers and Factories
- Drive Continuous improvements initiatives
- Work closely with CMC-PM, Finance, QA, QC, Procurement and Manufacturing to create and manage S&OP process
- Work to seek improvements to process, technique, and execution, adoption of improved systems and or tools
- Provide coaching to direct reports
- Helps facilitate cross-functional communication between all levels of the organization to support new product launches
- Drive both quarterly business reviews that are held within the organization, preparation for reviews that Dan is part of with senior management
- Work closely with the Operating Companies (OpCo’s) and their respective sites to develop site level SI&OP processes, related maturity plans, and improve SI&OP integration at all levels of the organization
- Act as the functional leader for SI&OP
Qualifications for planning operations manager
- Prior experience with Sales Force Automation and territory sizing and alignment process a plus
- Sound budget management skills
- A proven track record in influencing without authority
- Strong understanding of current legal and regulatory environment
- Highly effective cross functional liaison with internal stakeholder management capabilities (including soft skills) to drive projects forward and to bring them to decision readiness
- Ability to work constructively within a team environment, engage executive leadership, and to deliver decision ready presentations