Black Box

Global Inventory and Demand Planning Manager

Black Box  •  Lawrence, KS (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Leading global demand planning activities and serving as the focal point of communication with Business and Operations leaders.
  • Driving the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process in collaboration with Product Management, Sales, and Operations.
  • Designing, coordinating, and publishing reports on forecast, inventory, and operations aligned to current business requirements.
  • Managing escalations through to completion with timely communication to stakeholders.
  • Facilitating cross-functional collaboration to establish and maintain standardized operating procedures.
  • Managing inventory levels across assigned regions, optimizing supply chain performance with Sales, Operations, and Product Management to ensure proper inventory KPIs and minimizing excess and obsolete materials.
  • Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives with Engineering, Sales, and Product Management to ensure smooth transition between new and existing products.
  • Measuring, supporting, and developing local entity planners for continuous improvement.
  • Managing system parameters throughout the entire product lifecycle.
  • Balancing supply and capacity to ensure optimal customer service and operational efficiency.
  • Other duties to support Operations as needed.

Required Qualifications for Considerations

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field.
  • 5 years of experience in demand planning and supply chain exposure with at least 1 year managing planning teams.
  • Good knowledge of S&OP processes, inventory management, and capacity planning.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret data, develop forecasts, and present meaningful data.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
  • Willingness to travel as needed to support business operations.

Preferred Qualifications for Considerations

  • Advanced degree or certification (e.g., APICS/CPIM) preferred.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc) and advanced Excel/reporting tools. PowerBI experience a plus.
  • Experience with planning for high mix products and global/multi-region environments.
  • Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives a plus.
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About Black Box

Black Box is a global leader in digital infrastructure solutions, delivering network and system integration, managed services, and technology products to Fortune 100 and top global enterprises. With a presence across the United States, Europe, India, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America, Black Box serves businesses across financial services, technology, healthcare, retail, public services, and manufacturing.

Supported by a global team of around 3,600 professionals and strategic partnerships with leading technology providers, Black Box delivers end-to-end solutions in network integration, digital connectivity infrastructure, data center buildouts, modern workplace solutions, and cybersecurity. Its Technology Products portfolio enhances business operations with cutting-edge solutions in AV, IoT, KVM, Networking, Infrastructure, and Cables.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Plano, Texas
Year Founded
1976
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