Senior Specialist, Tactical Planning

Job summary

The Tactical Planning Senior Specialist will serve as a crucial link between long-term strategic decisions and short-term operational execution within the supply chain. This role focuses on ensuring product availability and managing supply, capacity, and production constraints across a global network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in Tactical Planning, S&OP, Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Capacity Planning, or Production Planning
• Experience in a global, matrixed organization, preferably in retail or FMCG

Responsibilities

• Manage the weekly mid-term S&OP process for a 3-9+ month planning horizon
• Analyze capacity utilization, demand trends, and supply risks to align with business goals
• Optimize network and site rebalancing decisions, including insourcing and outsourcing
• Identify production constraints and ensure supply readiness for new product launches
• Provide data-driven recommendations on prioritization and product mix
• Develop strategies to optimize capacity and enhance future supply readiness
• Support issue resolution by analyzing root causes and recovery scenarios
• Lead cross-functional decision-making forums and support executive discussions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in processes and tools

Skills

• Strong analytical skills with experience in scenario modeling and risk assessment
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at various organizational levels
• Experience with planning systems and tools, including advanced Excel and Power BI

Tools

• Familiarity with planning platforms such as o9, Logility, or similar