Create the production schedule by managing the allocations of brand/channel volumes against DC capacities
Project and track monthly processing and invoicing forecasts while monitoring overloads and underloads against DC capacities
Assist and support in the creation of staffing models that correlate to the production schedule while maximizing productivity and optimizing capacity utilization
Develop short
and long-range forecasts, department budgets, and labor requirements
Create management tools to analyze and report on performance and provide critical alerts to the business community
Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and specific order groups (ie: launches) and perform periodic review of operational processes to optimize success; develop and implement action plans to improve facility throughput and efficiencies
Manage DC capacities and assist in their development
Assist in the development and projection of forecasts for DC orders with SCM functions
Manage all monthly, quarterly and yearly volume builds
Drive Process Improvement initiatives that support Performance Metrics, KPIs, Wave Planning, Routing and Distribution
Work closely and collaboratively with other SCM departments, specifically Order Fulfillment, to enhance the efficiency of Distribution Planning and Operations tools and processes
Work independently and collaboratively to establish strong partnerships with all SCM and DC operations personnel