Planning Manager - (FT)

The Manager Planning is a first-level manager who is responsible for overseeing and optimizing planning processes to ensure efficient resource allocation, production schedules, and inventory management. This role will lead the day-to-day activities of the planning team, collaborate with cross-functional departments, and develop strategies to streamline production and distribution processes.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Review, monitor and make decisions regarding inventory levels, inventory turns, and planning.
• Supervise and direct planners in their purchasing activities of assigned product groups.
• Research impact of recommended changes with external areas that may be affected.
• Liaison with planning, customer service, manufacturing, sales, and senior management regarding prioritization of critical, high-profile orders based on impact to customers and business of prioritizing decisions.
• Address, communicate, and offer resolutions for inventory issues.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop accurate demand forecasts.
• Utilize forecasting data to optimize production and inventory planning.
• Oversee daily work schedules and plans.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet production and planning objectives.
• Monitor and adjust resource allocation based on demand fluctuations.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 6-8 years’ relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 1-3 years of management experience.

Competencies:

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
• Focused on and responsible for their team's productivity and collective impact.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

Other Pertinent Job Information:

• This employee will be responsible for direct reports.

Dal-Tile is the largest manufacturer and marketer of ceramic, porcelain, glass and metal tile as well as natural stone, large format slab and countertop products used in residential and commercial spaces across North America.Under its three powerhouse brands — Daltile, Marazzi and American Olean — Dal-Tile leads the industry in both design and product innovation, and is committed to incorporating environmentally-friendly materials, processes, and products throughout its organization.Dal-Tile has more than 9,500 employees in North America and sells its products through a network of more than 300 company-owned sales service centers, stone slabyards and design studios that service a robust network of trade customers. Dal-Tile products are also sold through independent flooring retailers, independent distributors and leading home center retailers nationwide.Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Dallas, Dal-Tile is a division of Mohawk Industries, the leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world.For more information on Dal-Tile and Mohawk Industries, please visit mohawkind.com. For product information, visit daltile.com, marazziusa.com, and americanolean.com.