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Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team. Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder. Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, the UK, and France.

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team. Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder. Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and France.

As part of our interview process, we request that candidates have their cameras on during video interviews. This helps foster meaningful conversation and allows us to create an experience that closely resembles our standard working environment. Certain interview steps may take place by phone. For remote roles, and at our discretion, candidates may be asked to participate in an on-site interview as part of the final stages of the process. We understand there may be occasional circumstances requiring accommodation and are happy to discuss them as needed. Your recruiter will be able to clarify expectations and answer any questions you have.

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain Planning who will build the raw material and component demand planning discipline for the network: translating the production and volume signal we receive from Finance and Operations into material requirements, tooling capacity requirements, inventory plans, and supply commitments that hold up as we scale. This role will own S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning). When the business sets a growth target or plans a ramp, you will model whether our supply base and tooling can actually support it, what it will cost, how long it takes to get there, and where it breaks. That answer needs to be defensible, because capacity commitments and capital tooling decisions will be made on it. You will lead two managers: Global Supply Chain Planning Manager and a Global Supply Chain Analyst Manager, across a team of seven covering across all lines of business in both US and international markets. Leading through managers is the core of this role, though the person will stay close enough to the data to build and challenge models themselves. You will partner closely with Operations, Product, and Finance, and will be the executive-facing voice on all things Supply Chain Planning. You’ll report to the Director, Global Supply Chain and work onsite from our Santa Ana, CA office headquarters. Up to 15% travel is required (including international travel), along with a current and valid passport. Onsite Requirement: This role requires you to be onsite in the office 5 days per week.

What You’ll Do:

• Own the demand plan for all raw materials, components, and consumables required to manufacture customer orders across the global facility network
• Translate the production and volume signal from Finance and Operations into time-phased material requirements by part, site, and horizon
• Own the monthly S&OP cycle, delivering material and tooling feasibility and the supply-side recommendation into executive review
• Model ramp-ups, new product introductions, and facility launches to determine whether the supply base and tooling can support the plan, by when, and at what cost
• Identify and quantify supply-side constraints to growth early, with options and a clear recommendation
• Own tooling capacity planning and the tooling investment pipeline, managing long lead times so capacity is in place before demand arrives
• Model supplier capacity by critical component and the volume ceilings it imposes on the business
• Build the business cases for tooling and material capacity investment, and reduce single-tool and single-source exposure in partnership with Supplier Relations
• Own inventory strategy, safety stock policy, planning parameters, and inventory control governance across all sites
• Own master administration and data integrity for IMS, WMS, and manufacturing planning systems
• Own the supply chain KPI set, supply risk reporting, supplier scorecard analytics, and cost analysis across all lines of business
• Lead and develop managers across planning and analytics, holding them accountable for their teams' output and growth
• Serve as the supply chain planning partner to Operations, Finance, Supplier Relations, and the line of business teams, and present clearly to senior leadership

Who You Are:

• 8+ years of experience in materials planning, demand planning, supply planning, MRP, or supply chain analytics, including 3+ years leading teams and experience managing managers or team leads
• Experience leading both a planning team and an analytics team, or credible capability across both disciplines
• Demonstrated ownership of a raw material or component demand plan in a manufacturing or assembly environment, with accountability for material availability and forecast accuracy as measured outcomes
• Strong working knowledge of MRP logic, bill-of-material structures, consumption and yield modeling, and time-phased material requirements planning
• Hands-on experience owning S&OP or integrated business planning process, including supply feasibility and constraint analysis
• Advanced analytical and modeling capability, expert-level Excel or Google Sheets, plus working proficiency in SQL and experience with BI tools such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI
• Experience owning a KPI framework and managing supply chain performance against an annual operating plan
• Track record translating analysis into recommendations that senior leaders act on, including investment decisions
• Experience in a high-growth environment where the planning process had to be built rather than inherited
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred:

• Master's degree or MBA in Supply Chain, Operations Research, Analytics, or a related field
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or IBF demand planning certification
• Experience planning injection-molded, printed, or converted components, including tooling lead times and multi-cavity tool capacity
• Experience with planning systems such as Kinaxis, o9, Blue Yonder, Anaplan, SAP IBP, or comparable Python or R for forecasting, statistical modeling, or process automation
• Experience supporting rapid multi-site scale-up, including qualifying materials and tooling in new geographies
• High-volume consumer products or multi-site manufacturing background.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $142,000-$167,000. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set. This role may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation, please ask your recruiter for details.

Reasons To Join Us:

• Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits
• 401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals
• Vacation: All salaried employees are eligible for flexible time-off
• Holiday Pay: All regular, full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays
• Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions
• Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs
• Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations, holiday events, and team building activities

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Collectors uses e-Verify to validate your ability to work legally in the United States. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We believe that a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills will better service the diverse community of collectors we support.

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