Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by recent and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply Brief Description:This position is responsible for overseeing and executing all inventory planning/forecasting processes while managing the Planning Associates and ensuring high fill rates while achieving inventory turn targets. His/her responsibilities include developing supply strategies, including annual and monthly forecast budgets, driving continuous improvement projects, Sales and Operations Planning for finished goods, key components, and deployment. S/he collaborates with Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, and other Supply Chain partners.Key Work PerformedDemand Planning / Forecasting:Oversee monthly forecasting process including heavy collaboration with salesFacilitator of S&OP process including monthly consensus meetingsExecute monthly DRP planning as well as inventory budgeting (yearly) and inventory forecasting (monthly) Monthly forecast, inventory accuracy and fill-rate analysis to ensure the achievement of established KPI's (Fill rate, Inventory)Develop, implement, facilitate and communicate CPFR (Collaborative, Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment) strategies with key retailersWork with Marketing on new product introductions, pricing and promotions to ensure application of key events into the forecasts. Build projected scenarios for input into strategic product line decisionsDeployment / Inventory Management:Ensures supply of product to fill orders on time with optimal inventory levels at minimal costMonitor production schedules, orders and monthly targets to ensure proper inventory levels by product to satisfy customer demand. On-going analysis,



communication and proactive management of Slow Moving and Obsolete Inventory Reporting:Management of Planning team. Establishing goals, ensuring tools & guidance is provided to meet fill rate requirementsReview Weekly Consumption / Short to Order / Fill Rate – Cut Reports and make necessary call outs to Sales / Customer Service on sku shorts / risks / cuts / shipment delays / etc..Review POS reports for highlights on sku / product risks.Meetings / Communications:Weekly / Bi-weekly Production site meetings to review current production plan /capacity constraints / raw component material constraints / logistics concerns, etc.Monthly CPFR meetings with key retailersLeads Weekly & Monthly S&OP meetings: Monthly Meeting to review rolled up forecasts across all customers, focusing on forecast variances period over period. Weekly touch base on product shorts, demand variation & promo calendar adjustmentsJob Requirements:Bachelor's degree requiredMinimum five years of overall manufacturing, logistics, or planning experience in a leadership role at a consumer products companyExperience using SAP, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and JDA or similar planning systemsExceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with a proven record of building relationships and collaborating across multiple operations and corporate support functionsTrack record of building a high-performing team to succeed in a demanding, fast-moving,



and growth-oriented atmosphereUnderstanding of Cross Functional roles and responsibilities related to S&OP Planning, forecasting and the required outputsProven project management, problem solving, and organizational skillsSkills and Abilities:High degree of accuracy and superior attention to detailStrong organizational and follow up skillsAbility to work independently with little or no supervisionSuperior time management – ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and meet critical deadlinesGood Change Agent / Adaptable & FlexibleAbility to identify and troubleshoot problems to determine resolution independentlyMust exhibit initiative and demonstrate effective process improvement skillsPhysical is limited to those normally associated with other support positions in the company e.G. standing, walking and sitting, often for long durations at the computerThe starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $96, $120,900.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.In addition to the determined base salary, this role is also incentive eligible under our corporate bonus programs.Not interested in this role? Stay up to date on future opportunities by joining our ScottsMiracle-Gro and Hawthorne Gardening talent communities.Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace. EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityNotification to Agencies:Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve

📌 Manager, Planning - $96,000 - $120,900 A Year (Mississauga)
🏢 Scotts Miracle-Gro
📍 Mississauga