Job Description

Title: Senior Manager, Operations Planning & Analytics

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Permanent

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Analytics;
• MBA preferred.

Experience:

• 10+ years in operations planning/supply chain analytics.
• 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Luxury goods or premium retail experience preferred.
• Certifications: APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP) strongly preferred; PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or data science certifications valued.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Excel (VBA), statistical software (R/Python), BI tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Planning systems (SAP IBP, Anaplan, o9, JDA).
• Database (SQL, Snowflake), ERP (SAP/Oracle).
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

• Lead demand and inventory planning within S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning).
• Develop rolling forecasts using statistical and AI/ML models (>85% accuracy).
• Scenario planning for supply chain disruptions.
• Align plans with revenue and margin goals.
• Optimize inventory across global networks.

Advanced Analytics & BI

• Deliver executive-ready insights and dashboards.
• Implement predictive analytics for demand sensing and customer behavior.
• Competitive intelligence and pricing effectiveness modeling.
• Ensure data governance and quality.

Digital Transformation

• Integrate AI/ML into planning workflows.
• Implement planning systems (SAP IBP, Anaplan, o9, JDA).
• Automate reporting and scale data infrastructure (Snowflake, Tableau, Power BI).
• Transition from Excel to cloud-based platforms.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Liaison to executive leadership for planning deliverables.
• Facilitate S&OP and integrated business planning sessions.
• Manage vendor relationships and change initiatives.

Team Development

• Lead a team of 2–3 professionals (planners, analysts, data scientists).
• Build capabilities in AI/ML and advanced planning.
• Drive OKRs and succession planning.

Risk Management & Innovation

• Develop contingency plans for disruptions.
• Deploy lean/six sigma initiatives to improve cycle time.
• Enhance KPIs and performance frameworks.

Compensation:

$145,000 – $160,000 per year annual salary.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.

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