Senior Manager Sales and Operations Planning
Ref: 607520
Atlanta, GA
$135,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Forecasting Expert
- Operational Leadership Proficient
- Data Analysis Specialist
About the candidate
With a deep-seated mastery in Sales and Operations Planning, our candidate has thrived in environments demanding meticulous data analysis and strategic foresight. Possessing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Finance and a focus on Supply Chain Management, they have been a potent force in various roles centered around inventory management and forecasting. Their career illustrates a dedication to fine-tuning forecast precision and enhancing operational workflows across sizable retail operations. Notably, their latest role involves leading and developing a team to manage weekly operational and storage forecasts that impact a significant portion of the company's total processing volume.
This Senior Manager's career trajectory encapsulates rich experiences from handling 55% of a major company's volume to launching innovative, standardized forecasting tools. Their expertise shines in managing cross-functional teams toward substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements, evident from maintaining forecast variances within impressively tight thresholds.
What makes them great?
- Innovative Approach – Launched a standardized forecasting tool that unified various metrics and data interpretations to aid financial and inventory decisions.
- Impactful Leadership – Managed and influenced a team of senior analysts and planners, achieving notable forecast variance improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Strategic Improvements – Drove initiatives that kept forecast variance within 6.2% in 2023, showcasing a keen ability to predict and align with market dynamics.
Areas of expertise
- Strategic Forecasting – Skilled in leading teams to produce actionable forecasts for significant portions of business volume, improving accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Operational Leadership – Proven track record in mentoring and uplifting team capabilities, enhancing overall productivity and operational dynamics.
- Data Analysis and Interpretation – Expert in dissecting complex data to streamline and enhance decision-making processes across business units.