S&OP Lead (Seattle)

Job Title: S&OP LeadLocation: Seattle, WADuration:12 MonthsLess food procurement and more developing a S&OPThey've called the role "Supply Chain Store Development S&OP & Inventory Management Lead" and is more execution in nature.Develop short (0-13 week), mid (3 months to 2 year), and long term (2+ year) supply and demand plans (units and cubic capacity) and facilitate the discussion on regional distribution and transportation capacity needs.Lead process and performance management to maintain healthy channel inventory levels and optimize inventory availability within regionManage inventory availability risks in region through proactive analysis of demand/supply information, providing guidance to regional availability prioritization and allocations and ensuring timely execution of partner and management decisionsProvide direction on lifecycle and channel inventory policies and processes across segments and geographiesManage and monitor category supply metrics at regional levelDrive, own and facilitate relevant forums, artefacts and communicationsTeam culture/work environment:Collaborative teamKey projects:Support launch processes, readiness, and execution of activities to successfully deliver as neededOngoing management of inventory supplyTechnology requirements?:Microsoft Office SuiteSmartsheetTableauTechnology requirements: Microsoft Office SuiteSmartsheetTableauDegree or certifications required:BS required, MBA preferredYears experience:5-7 years within supply chain planning, forecasting, finance, or inventory/ product/ portfolio management experience – multiple functional experiences or S&OP experience idealRequired background Skills:Strong ability to communicate clearly and concisely with nearly all levels of the organization (verbally & written), particularly with storytelling for decisionsStrong ability to lead large multi-level, cross-functional meetings, facilitating clarity and accountabilityStrong ability to identify, manage and analyze data, metrics, and KPIs that drive business resultsAbility to project manage, track progress, & move teams to complete goalsExperience managing workload with dynamic, competing prioritiesExperience with process development, optimization, and implementationSkilled at building relationships & trust for actionUnderstanding of supply chain, business, & operationsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, and TableauNice-to-Haves:Strong ability to connect the dots, challenge the status quo, and anticipate leader &/or XF concernsExperience managing supply chain planning, forecasting, & inventory or portfoliosExperience managing complex customer relationships & influencing skillsExperience leading change managementSkilled at managing consensus, conflict resolution, & escalationProactive & organizedKeen critical thinking with the ability to flex between strategic and tactical scope, connecting themes, insights, & opportunitiesTop Candidate Skills & How AppliedSupply chain management and operationsStrong CommunicationRelationship building & collaborationApplicant Notices & DisclaimersFor information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click hereAt SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $60.00/hr.