Senior Manager, Supply & Network Planning

The Senior Manager, Supply & Network Planning at Flexport is responsible for leading the supply chain and fulfillment strategies. This includes managing cube planning, inbound operations, and long-term planning. You will also build accurate forecasting models and optimize network capacity, ensuring we can meet growing demands efficiently.

Candidates for the Senior Manager, Supply & Network Planning position at Flexport should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Supply Chain Management or Business, along with at least 5 years of experience in supply chain management. Familiarity with forecasting models, advanced data analysis, and project management is crucial.

In the Senior Manager, Supply & Network Planning role at Flexport, data plays a key role in decision-making. You’ll use advanced data analysis techniques to build forecasting models and monitor supply chain performance, allowing for accurate resource allocation and identification of areas for process improvement.

Essential skills for success in the Senior Manager, Supply & Network Planning role at Flexport include strong analytical abilities, proficiency in data visualization tools, and excellent communication skills. The ability to lead strategic initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams is also vital.

Flexport encourages a diverse and inclusive workplace where innovation thrives. As a Senior Manager, Supply & Network Planning, you will find an engaging environment that values teamwork and continuous improvement. The company emphasizes the importance of individual contributions towards collective goals.

When addressing your experience in supply chain management, be sure to highlight specific projects that demonstrate your leadership and optimization skills in line with the responsibilities of the Senior Manager, Supply & Network Planning at Flexport.

Explain your methods for developing accurate forecasting models and how you use data analytics to enhance decision making. Relate this to the responsibilities outlined for the Senior Manager, Supply & Network Planning role.

Discuss specific initiatives you led that resulted in measurable improvements in efficiency. Make sure to tie in examples relevant to the expectations of the Senior Manager, Supply & Network Planning role.

Describe your framework for prioritization, including how you align project goals with company objectives. This skill is vital for the Senior Manager position at Flexport.

Mention your proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Excel, SQL, and any data visualization software. Relate these tools to how they will assist you in the Senior Manager, Supply & Network Planning role.

Share a specific example that highlights your problem-solving abilities and project management skills in the context of supply chain management, showing how you navigated challenges successfully.

Detail your experience in anticipating and managing demand spikes in supply chain operations, emphasizing how this is relevant to the Senior Manager, Supply & Network Planning position.

Illustrate your approach to simplifying complex information for diverse audiences, including examples of how you presented critical supply chain data in previous roles.

Emphasize the importance of cross-functional collaboration in achieving successful supply chain outcomes and describe how you’ve fostered teamwork in past positions.

Discuss your strategies for staying informed about trends, technologies, and best practices in supply chain management to ensure ongoing improvement and relevance in the Senior Manager role.