Proven ability to apply, direct, supervise, and to train and educate key stakeholders and direct reports in the concepts, applications, and benefits of network optimization, linear programming, sales and operations planning, short-term production planning, supply chain, and the logistics planning process. Support the budgeting and forecasting processes in close collaboration with Finance, Supply Chain/Logistics, Regional Management, Sales, Operations, Strategy, and Manufacturing, as well as with other stakeholders.