Details: A global leader respected for innovation and reliability, Zebra provides 90% of Fortune 500 companies with technologies that enable them to make insightful decisions and take smarter actions.Zebra Technologies is presently seeking to hire a Regional Supply Planning Manager in VERNON HILLS, IL (Relocation assistance offered) to manage a team responsible for the region’s demand plans and inventory levels. This would entail leading collaborative planning with regional sales management, product management and finance to modify the region’s forecast each month. The position is also responsible for managing the region’s investment in inventory necessary to support the demand plans and customer service levels. RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct monthly regional forecast meetings with sales, regional management, product management, and finance to discuss and decide the region’s revenue goals, sales opportunities and product transition plans Review and modify statistical SKU level forecasts to align with the region’s forecast plans as set in the monthly forecast meetings and arrive at the region’s demand plan Monitor opportunities and forecast accuracy for improvement to the overall demand planning process Identify & maintain SKU level inventory minimum and maximum requirements necessary to support the demand plan and customer service levels Monitor the flow and level of inventory through consumption of demand plans and inventory receipts Identify at risk inventory for excess & shortages and work with others to minimize inventory obsolescence and stock-outs Communicate demand & inventory plans along with related issues for use in global planning, procurement and S&OP. 8. Motivate, manage, and develop regional planners

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