Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader including: + Understanding of capabilities of O9planning and control tower tools; + Understanding the components of a demand planning process including: maintenance of demand data, statistical forecast, customer input process, internal input process, execution; + Planning demand and supply for CPG manufacturing, Industrial Products, Paper and Pulp and Pharma Life Science; + Managing Inventory management including tiered inventory levels and cost optimization with respect to customer service performance; + Optimizing of supply plans consistent with overall corporate objectives; + Understanding key performance indicators, roles and responsibilities and tools that support sales and operations planning processes (S&OP); + Assessing current supply planning processes and systems, and identifying opportunities to improve fulfillment of the demand plans while achieving inventory objectives across the tactical and strategic horizons; + Developing and implementing of supply chain network planning, material planning and capacity planning optimization (Processes/People/Systems); and, + Understanding and executing global inventory management. Preferred Knowledge/Skills : Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success in: + Designing and implementing O9 technology to drive measurable results in industry or consulting environments; + Understanding demand planning and forecast development, impact of forecast accuracy on inventory levels, manufacturing costs, transportation costs, warehousing costs and customer service; + Demonstrating ability to present complex supply optimization analytics in simple supply chain cost and performance terms; and, + Demonstrating experience in quantitative analytical and problem-solving skills in addition to critical thinking and the ability to manage details in context of the overall supply chain performance.