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Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being a part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You'll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about – locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

The Manager, Demand and Supply Planning, holds a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end planning process, from forecasting customer demand to executing the operational supply plan. This strategic position involves leading and mentoring a unified planning team to deliver accurate demand forecasts and translate them into efficient, executable supply and inventory strategies. The Manager will contribute the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, fostering deep collaboration with sales, finance, business units, and supply chain partners. By strategically balancing cost, efficiency, and service levels, this leader will optimize inventory, improve profitability, and ensure superior customer satisfaction while championing continuous improvement across the entire planning function.

This position requires hybrid work in the Lincolnshire, IL location.

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Development

+ Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing integrated planning team, fostering a culture of accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement

+ Own the full talent management lifecycle, including training, professional growth, and performance management for the planning organization

+ Set clear goals and objectives for the team across both demand and supply functions, and manage workload and resource allocation to ensure departmental goals are met

Demand Forecasting & S&OP

+ Direct the development and maintenance of accurate demand forecasts, guiding the team in the use of historical data, sales intelligence, and statistical modeling

+ Lead the translation of the consensus demand plan into an executable operational and material supply plan, utilizing enterprise resource planning (ERP) and planning systems

+ Develop, implement, and maintain effective policies, procedures, and control systems for both demand planning and material control

+ Key Contributor to the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle to drive consensus and ensure tight alignment between demand forecasts, financial plans, and supply chain capabilities

Inventory & Lifecycle Management

+ Direct the integration of product lifecycle management into the planning process, partnering with product, sales, and supply chain leaders to optimize launches and end-of-life transitions to minimize obsolescence and prevent stockouts

+ Define and manage inventory policies, including safety stock strategies, to ensure optimal stock levels across the supply chain

+ Oversee all activities related to inventory control, ensuring inventory positions are appropriate relative to product lifecycle, on-order stock, and finished goods quality

Performance, Analytics & Cost Management

+ Champion the use of data-driven insights to inform and validate strategic decision-making across the demand planning function

+ Develop and manage key performance metrics for the entire forecasting cycle, such as forecast accuracy, bias, forecast value-add, and inventory quality ratio

+ Set operational goals for key metrics, drive the team to analyze root causes, and implement effective process changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy

+ Leverage and promote the adoption of advanced planning systems and technology to improve process effectiveness

+ Prepare and present comprehensive performance reports, forecasts, and strategic analyses to senior management and executive stakeholders, clearly articulating key findings, risks, and recommendations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

+ Act as the primary liaison between the integrated planning team and other departments, including product development, engineering, sales, and finance

+ Coordinate the efficient drive of materials and ensure a cohesive approach to forecasting and execution

+ Oversee the identification of potential risks to demand forecasts, guiding the development of robust mitigation strategies to navigate market uncertainties

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree

+ 6+ years experience including minimum 2 years as team lead/supervisor in demand planning

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Related experiences in the field of business operations, customer support, demand/supply planning of relevant industries

+ Strong data entry skills with attention to detail/quality

+ Strong process adherence

+ Fluent level of English (written and verbal) as well as local language as applicable

+ Advanced knowledge of the region and/or product lines supported

+ Strong leadership skills coupled with a desire and ability for continuous learning/self-development

+ Strong communication skills (listening, providing clear and concise information, using proper language and grammar)

+ Intermediate problem solving skills

+ Intermediate presentation skills

+ Strong working knowledge on Oracle and MS Excel

Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

Please note that this position will be providing services under a federal contract. As a result, completion of a successful federal security clearance is a requirement of the position. The applicant must complete and return to the federal agency a detailed security questionnaire as well as consent to and pass the following background screens:

+ US citizen required - individual must be able to obtain a Public Trust/Sensitive Security Clearance

+ 7 year employment/education verification

+ 5 year credit check

+ A pre-employment drug screen which will test for federally controlled substances, including THC, irrespective of state law

+ 5 year fingerprinted criminal background screen

+ 7 year criminal county search

+ Federal Criminal Search- all counties lived and worked in 7 years

+ 7 year multi jurisdiction search

+ Social Security Trace

+ Drug Test- 9 panel drug test

+ The federal agency and Zebra will comply with all applicable state and federal laws in administering background screening, including laws respecting consumer reports

Come join the herd!

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at [email protected].

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Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.

To all recruitment agencies: Zebra does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Zebra employees or any other team members. Zebra is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes and direct engagement with Zebra employees.

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary: USD 94900.00 - USD 142300.00 Yearly

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

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