Temp Senior Manager, Production Planning

The Temp Senior Manager Production Planning is responsible for all production related activities. This role will collaborate with internal business partners and vendors to deliver on time and quality product which includes turnkey and non-turnkey SKU’s. They will monitor, track and problem solve for new product launches and replenishment in support of brand’s performance goals and company’s growth.

• →Ensure product is available in a timely manner based on customer demand and financial budgets.
• →Accountable for inventory management - responsible for establishing and executing production planning strategy (cycle stock and safety stock to support a service level of 95%+).
• →Create and manage production orders, kitting projects, rework orders, transferring of goods and RTV’s as needed.
• →Negotiate new product launch timelines and replenishment lead times. Manage newness and replenishment POs; actively track and maintain updates for all open POs in ERP system; inform internal teams of delivery changes in a timely manner.
• →Key contact for vendors, focused on building strong collaborative vendor relationships and influence vendors to participate and implement key Kendo supply chain initiatives.
• →Responsible for ensuring ERP system reflects the most up-to-date PO and product information
• →Attend and participate in vendor, brand, and operational meetings.
• →Partner with Material Mgmt. team to resolve materials supply issues due to schedule changes and vendor supply interruption. Ensure components and packaging arrive at filler/assembler in a timely manner for execution.
• →Review monthly stock status with Supply Chain Data Analytics team to understand and reconcile receipt and inventory issues. Responsible managing to Inventory and DOI targets for assigned brand.
• →Accountable to ensure Vendor Invoice is paid on time.
• →Review “in transit” order status through Expeditors Order Management program; reconcile booking errors and issue booking approvals with distribution team as needed.
• →Support driving supplier system connectivity through advanced collaborative tools/methods (EDI, Web, ASN, Vendor Portal, etc.) and lead supplier collaboration initiatives for their categories to support Kendo’s growth initiative.

• BA/BS Degree required or equivalent experience
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred
• 7+ years of experience in any of these areas: Materials Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Logistics and/or Change management
• Knowledge of the MRP - scheduling, capacity planning, financial objectives
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in ERP/MRP system (Dynamic365 is a plus)
• Basic Excel skills required (V-lookups, pivot tables, and formula entry a must)
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking ability, problem solving experience, managing and measuring work and process management skills
• Strong attention to detail is a must
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication