Material Planning Manager

Deliver a competitive and symmetrical service, lead time, inventory, cost and organization targets​ Lead region material planning team & activities by implementing a performance driven culture based on continuous improvement and symmetrical SC (cost-cash-service)​ Cascade region Material planning the mission & objectives in line with the global & regional strategy to meet business requirements Lead the daily, weekly monthly routines of the regional material DRP process for the business unit. Support global and regional teams ensuring customers' needs are met and business unit's targets are delivered. Develop and implement strategies to optimize working capital while, reducing lead times, increase planning system proposal usage. Steer the team to adhere and embrace the global positioning recommendations and options for effective material distribution for symmetry. Ensure adoption of digitalization initiatives as a core competency for teams Support, lead, develop, coach team, with continuous improvement on distribution optimization towards regional and global business growth needs Lead PE Material planning team & activities by implementing a performance driven culture based on continuous improvement Identify and define with regional supply team, quality, purchasing, production management teams, and plant management, the key material planning projects that will fundamentally change and differentiate the Supply chain over the next strategy period and set priorities and allocate resources accordingly Responsible for raw material availability based on business forecast & historical consumption, supplier performance, production plan and material planning best practices. Influence Purchasing Team and Ingredient Division to optimize forecasting activities and cash flow management Develop team members and team culture to both locally and across the region. Experience in working SAP Procurement / Planning modules and Kinaxis