Head of Planning

**About Nysonian Solutions**

Nysonian Inc. is an American conglomerate employing over 50 team members across 7

countries, with 1.3 million customers across industries. We have local operations in the USA

and Canada, primarily focusing on e-commerce sales with brands in Travel, Health, and Fitness

niches that are on the verge of becoming the next big thing in the global market

With explosive growth in company revenue, we believe that people are the foundation of every

successful and healthy business. We invest in our people's growth because, without it, the

company's growth is never sustainable. With us, you will feel at home and be motivated to

grow as a whole together.

The company is at the cutting edge of technology and innovation, striving to provide consumers

with the best products and utilizing technology to make efficient growth. We are experts in the

fields we operate in, investing in training, science, innovation, and technology, and affording

our employees opportunities for growth and development.

**Position Overview**

As Head of Planning & Forecasting for our Mexico warehouse, you will lead demand planning, capacity modeling, and inventory forecasting to ensure product availability and operational efficiency. You’ll own the end-to-end forecasting process, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive continuous improvement.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Strategic Forecasting & S&OP**:

- Develop rolling 12-month demand forecasts, incorporating historical sales, promotions, and market trends.
- Lead the monthly S&OP cycle: present forecast vs. actuals, adjust plans, and obtain stakeholder buy-in.
- **Capacity & Inventory Modeling**:

- Design capacity models to align warehouse throughput with demand peaks (e.g., seasonality, sales events).
- Define safety-stock and reorder points to maintain ≥ 98 % service levels while minimizing carrying costs.
- **Process Design & Documentation**:

- Establish clear, documented forecasting workflows and approval gates.
- Train and mentor a team of Planners and Analysts on best practices and tools (e.g., Power BI, NetSuite).
- **Cross-Functional Collaboration**:

- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and Logistics to align promotions, new product launches, and shipment schedules.
- Escalate capacity constraints or forecast variances with recommended mitigation plans.
- **Data Analysis & Reporting**:

- Build and maintain interactive dashboards for real-time visibility into forecast accuracy, inventory health, and turnover rates.
- Conduct root-cause analysis on significant forecast errors and implement corrective actions (5 Whys, PDCA).
- **Continuous Improvement & Automation**:

- Identify opportunities to automate data ingestion, model recalibration, and report generation (e.g., macros, BI scripting).
- Lead Kaizen events to streamline the planning cycle and reduce lead times.
- **Compliance & Risk Management**:

- Ensure all processes and working conditions adhere to the Ley Federal del Trabajo: night-shift premiums, mandatory rest periods, and probation limits.
- Maintain documentation for internal/external audits, including SOPs, process maps, and training records.

**Qualifications**
- **Education**: Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s preferred.
- **Experience**:

- 7 + years in demand planning or supply chain roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
- Proven track record implementing S&OP and inventory-optimization models in an ERP environment (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle SCM).
- **Technical Skills**:

- Advanced Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot), Power BI or equivalent BI tools.
- Statistical forecasting methods (e.g., moving averages, regression, causal models).
- **Soft Skills**:

- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Excellent communicator in English and Spanish.
- Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive change.

**Employment Terms & Benefits**
- **Working Hours**: 5 PM - 1 AM, Monday-Friday. Night-shift differential of at least 25 % above base salary, in compliance with Article 73.
- **Rest & Leave**:

- Two paid rest days per week.
- 12 days of paid vacation per year (increasing with tenure) plus vacation premium (prima vacacional).
- Year-end bonus (aguinaldo) equivalent to 15 days’ salary.
- **Social Benefits**: IMSS health insurance, INFONAVIT housing fund, Afore retirement plan contributions.
- **Professional Development**: Budget for training, certifications (CSCP, CPIM, Six Sigma), and conferences.
- **Equal Opportunity**: We celebrate diversity and prohibit discrimination on any legally protected basis.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per month

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Planning and forecasting: 7 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person