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Bose Corporation Director, ASD Sales and Operations Planning - R27419 in Troy, Michigan
You know the moment. It's the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying "hello." It's in these moments that sound matters most.
At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We've dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. And we're passionate down to our bones about making whatever you're listening to a little more magical.
At Bose, we are constantly learning and constantly curious. We never stop imagining what better sound sounds like. The Product team leads the transformation of ideas through research, design, development, marketing, and sales, unleashing the transformative power of sound and delivering the best products on the market.
Job Description
The Director of Supply Chain Planning for the Automotive Services Department (ASD) is responsible for Supply & Demand Planning and delivery. The ideal candidate will be analytically driven providing insights that influence executive level decision making , setting up Bose for success through different scenarios and sales/supply chain environments. The candidate will drive continuous improvement to place Bose at the forefront of industry standard planning best practices to enhance performance across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities Include: Balance the supply and demand functions within ASD supply chain Lead the S&OP process and facilitate meetings with input from key functional areas (Operations, Sales, Product Development, Finance) to develop a supply plan that maximizes service and minimizes cost Root cause Supply / Demand exceptions and implement sustainable solutions for recurring issues Create a culture of performance accountability, continuous improvement and both internal and external collaboration Provide subject matter expertise for demand planning, inventory planning, network optimization and capacity planning Coordinate new product launches readiness from the Supply Chain through coordination with Sales and Engineering Lead vendor / software selection process that drives efficiency and enhances analytical capabilities of the Supply Chain in ASD
Supply Chain Strategy and Continuous Improvement: Launch new/enhanced S&OP process across all relevant functions Lead localization initiatives to reduce cost and risk Implement Cost Center of Excellence initiatives across Supply/Demand Drive continuous improvement on OTIF and Forecast Accuracy to reduce operational inefficiencies while simultaneously improving customer service
Contract Manufacturing Engagement: Successfully launch and maintain CM scorecard/dashboard focusing on supplier OTIF, Fill Rate, and Quality Establish robust communication and performance process to ensure a100% Fill Rate Partner with CM Quality/Warranty Director to drive desired behavior from CMs through performance KPIs/metrics Optimize inventory and improve work-off plans where possible based on demand volatility and SKU prioritization
Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supply chain and operations effectiveness; inventory, revenue, premium freight, etc. Prepare and present regular reports on supply chain performance, challenges, and opportunities to senior leadership to enhance SLT decision making
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred. Minimum of 10 years of experience in leading supply chain and operations planning within the automotive industry or similar sectors. Proven experience in leveraging data and analytics to drive decisions and improve operational performance Strong knowledge of supply chain planning tools and methodologies, including demand forecast