Manager of Sales & Operations Planning

Company: Staples
Location: Framingham
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Staples is business to business. Youre what binds us together.Our supply chain team is dedicated to meeting our customers needs both now and in the future. By pairing innovative technology with dynamic employees, we create smarter, more efficient ways to meet our customers needs faster. Our network of distribution, fulfillment, fleet, furniture installation and professional teams work together in fun and safe environments to deliver state-of-the-art products, services, and expertise to our customers.What youll be doing :

• The Manager of Sales & Operations Planning is responsible for leading a team of associates to apply analytical methods, improve visibility and insights to the business. Drive collaboration across business units to advance strategic and tactical decisions and improve customer service and profitability.
• Represent Supply Chain on large cross functional initiatives, including Strategy, Merchandising, Inventory, Sales, Customer Service, Transportation and Fulfillment Centers, ensuring that projects are executed on time and successfully.
• This resource would be responsible for driving Supply Chain workstreams, facilitating meetings, identifying data needs/analysis to inform decision making, updating senior leadership on plans and progress, identifying and raising issues, and working with the team members to drive resolutions.
• Perform self-guided analytics when necessary to provide insights to the businessWhat you bring to the table :
  • Experience driving business results through cross-functional collaboration that required influencing others to support your objectives
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a high performing team, meeting execution, facilitation, and effective communication skills
  • Strong planning and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize and flex to meet the demands of the business
  • Ability to communicate complex quantitative analysis in a clear, precise, and actionable manner with both technical and non-technical customers
  • Strong technical and analytical skills. Demonstrated analytical thinking, strategic problem-solving capabilities
  • Knowledge and exposure of Supply Chain, Merchandising and Sales processes within the retail/consumer goods and distribution industry with the ability to influence cross-functional business partnersQualifications :Whats needed- Basic Qualifications
    • 7 years of related work experience
    • A Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or Math or equivalent work experienceWhats needed- Preferred Qualifications
      • Experience with forecast, replenishment, planning, and allocation tools (e.g., JDA, E3, Oracle, SAP)
      • Knowledge of or experience working with major statistical analysis and database management tools such as SQL
      • Masters degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Math & Statistics or equivalent work experience
      • Knowledge of or experience working with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)We Offer :
        • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
        • Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
        • Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits (https://careers.staples.com/Staples-Life/Benefits)Interested in joining the team? Check out our perks and benefits !Staples believes Inclusion is a verb and we encourage diversity of thinking and ideas as well as backgrounds and experiences. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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