Core competencies include: Forecasting and demand modeling in a variable, project-based environment Investigative problem-solving Financial acumen, including cost build-up and margin analysis Cross-functional leadership and effective communication Data-driven decision-making High ownership, accountability, and follow-through Demonstrated ownership of key performance outcomes, including: Forecast accuracy and bias improvement within S&OP processes Dollars recovered from customer/vendor claims versus targets Verified margin leakage prevented (sustained savings) Cycle time from issue identification through financial recovery Reduction in repeat leakage drivers across projects or productionPreferred QualificationsExperience with Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains).Experience in custom, engineered-to-order manufacturing, fabrication, aerospace/defense, construction/MEP, or other high-mix, low-volume environments. -Facilitate S&OP alignment across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to manage shifting priorities and production constraints.-Coordinate with IT on the automation of reporting and workflows to improve visibility and decision-making across S&OP and margin assurance processes.-Identify and prioritize margin leakage drivers common in custom manufacturing (rework, scrap, expedite costs, defects, design changes, scope changes, supplier variability).