Supply Chain Planning Manager

The Supply Chain Planning Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization for Spectrum Mobile products and devices. This role ensures alignment between demand forecasts, procurement plans, vendor capacity, and distribution execution to support growth, customer experience, and financial targets.The position acts as a critical bridge across Product, Finance, Procurement, Logistics, and 3PL partners to ensure seamless delivery of mobile devices and accessories across retail, direct fulfillment, and field channels. Key Responsibilities1. Demand & Supply Planning LeadershipOwn the integrated demand and supply planning process for client devices and accessoriesAlign procurement and inventory strategies with demand forecasts to ensure optimal service levels and cost efficiency Develop and maintain rolling forecasts (weekly/monthly/quarterly) for mobile product portfolios Identify risks in supply continuity and proactively implement mitigation strategies 2. Inventory Optimization & Financial OwnershipManage inventory targets, turns, and working capital performance across forward and reverse supply chainsSupport budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for mobile supply chain spend Balance service levels vs. cost-to-serve across retail, eCommerce, and field channelsDrive strategies to reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory 3. Cross-Functional Alignment & ExecutionLead cross-functional planning forums with Product, Finance, Marketing, Operations, and ProcurementPartner with vendors, OEMs, and carriers to ensure production and delivery alignmentWork with 3PL providers to ensure execution of distribution, fulfillment, and reverse logistics operations Coordinate new product introductions (NPI) and lifecycle transitions 4. Performance Management & AnalyticsDevelop and track KPIs (forecast accuracy, fill rate, inventory turns, service levels, cost metrics)Conduct data analysis to identify trends, root causes, and optimization opportunities Build executive-level reporting and insights to guide strategic decision makingImplement advanced planning tools, reporting capabilities, and data governance processes 5. Supply Chain Strategy & Continuous ImprovementDrive continuous improvement initiatives across planning, logistics, and vendor managementIdentify cost optimization opportunities across procurement, transportation, and inventory positioningSupport long-term supply chain strategy including network design, vendor strategy, and scalabilityImplement best practices in planning processes, systems, and automation 6. Team LeadershipLead and develop a team of planners/analysts responsible for mobile supply chain executionCoach team on planning methodologies, analytics, and business acumenSet performance goals aligned to organizational objectives Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field5–8+ years of experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, or inventory managementExperience within telecom, mobile devices, or consumer electronics supply chains preferredStrong expertise in forecasting, inventory optimization, and data analyticsAdvanced Excel and experience with ERP/planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholders