Supply Chain Daily Planning and Production Manager

Supply Chain Daily Planning and Production Manager is responsible for leading a team to lead and execute the plan for day to day operations of the DC, production, and financials (no transportation).  Develop labor strategy, and budget strategy. Leads cross functionally to ensure that all inputs are considered, organized, and planned to meet both short term and long term goals. Responsible for any reporting for these areas by reviewing its accuracy, relevance, and takeaways so that any areas of opportunities can be recommended.  Develops strategies in the areas based on the reporting  so recommendation for improvement can be shared cross functionally. This role is involved with current and future strategic plans to help achieve JD/Finish Line’s strategic goals.  This individual will effectively exhibit JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following key duties:

• Manages the team that is responsible for retail waves, production, and flow of work for the DC.  Partners with cross functional groups to make sure plans are being met to achieve set goals.

• Oversees operational labor planning. Partners with the Supply Chain operations leadership to understand processes and how the work mix, allocations and schedule affects supply chain capacity.  This includes being involved in weekly meetings with the group to review various topics (ie financials, results, opportunities in the business).

• Responsible for developing plans for throughput goals on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis and drive the necessary actions to achieve these goals in the most efficient, cost effective, and productive manner.

• Oversees team that analyzes production and hiring needs throughout the year. This leads to recommendations and strategic conversations on how to improve .

• Works with the Merchandising leadership team and DC Operation leadership team to prioritize inbound containers for on-time delivery while balancing DC flow. 

• Manages team that analyzes and reviews PO information to determine where there could be challenges based on open orders, inbound availability, and staffing plans.

• Oversees and creates, analyzes, and provides actionable insights and presentations to various groups within the Finish Line organization for strategic planning of supply chain initiatives. 

• Helps create and maintain all reporting that is utilized by the DC operations that pertains to production, cost performance (CPU), and labor management.

• Responsible for the teams that execute the supply chain budget except transportation.  Works with a variety of internal supply chain groups to help achieve given timelines and financial goals.  This includes meeting the needs of all parties by creating reporting and functional models to achieve those requests. Making necessary adjustments based on results along with all IPs that may be requested.

• Works with the vendor relations manager and across vendors to help build a lasting partnership that is beneficial for all parties involved.

• Utilizes advanced Excel, BI, and Access skillset to help improve areas of the business.

• Responsible for direct report oversight team members including interviewing, hiring,  training; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and performance managing employees; addressing inquiries and resolving problems; ensuring all direct reports are continuously developing and are set up for career growth. 

• Additional duties and projects as required.

Required Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university and at least 2-3 years in leadership experience, and 2-3 years analyst function, preferably with supply chain familiarity, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Required Computer and/or Technical Skills

Should have advanced knowledge and abilities with Microsoft Office, Access, Excel or Google Suite equivalents.  Ability to learn and apply Finish Line DC Warehouse management system, warehouse control system, labor management software, and payroll software applications. 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift

• Use hands to finger, handle and feel

• Reach with hands and arms

• Talk and/or hear

• Stand for up to 2 hours at a time regularly

• Walk or move from one location to another

• Periodically may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch

• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds occasionally

• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position.

• Average work week is 40-45 hours, which can vary depending on business needs.

• The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting with exposure to a moderate to loud warehouse setting.

The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.

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This job description is not intended to cover all aspects, duties, and/or responsibilities required of employees.  Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. ​The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. 

EEO Statement:

The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws.  The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other characteristic or class protected by law.  The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, including for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices.

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Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application can either call Finish Line at  (317) 613-6890 or email us at talentacquisition@finishline.com.  A member of our Talent Acquisition team will respond as soon as reasonably possible. (This email address and phone number is only for individuals seeking accommodation when applying for a job.)