Planning & Control, Manager

Description Company Overview: Cellebrite’s (Nasdaq: CLBT) mission is to enable its global customers to protect and save lives by enhancing digital investigations and intelligence gathering to accelerate justice in communities around the world. Cellebrite’s AI-powered Digital Investigation Platform enables customers to lawfully access, collect, analyze and share digital evidence in legally sanctioned investigations while preserving data privacy. Thousands of public safety organizations, intelligence agencies and businesses rely on Cellebrite’s digital forensic and investigative solutions—available via cloud, on-premises and hybrid deployments—to close cases faster and safeguard communities. To learn more, visit us at www.cellebrite.com, https://investors.cellebrite.com/investors and find us on social media @Cellebrite. Position Overview: If you want to lead the engine that powers a global operations-this is your role. The Planning & Control Manager is a high-impact leadership position at the core of our operations org. You will own the full planning spectrum-demand & supply alignment, forecast building, material availability, and global 3PL network orchestration-directly impacting our ability to deliver, scale, and grow. Your role is to turn data into decisions: building accurate forecasts, balancing supply constraints, and ensuring seamless execution across production, subcontractors, and fulfillment partners. You will proactively manage risks, optimize inventory, and drive true end-to-end visibility. Beyond execution, you will lead a critical shift in our operating model-transforming cost structure from fixed to variable—by optimizing capacity, leveraging global partners, and enabling scalable growth. This is a role for a data-driven, AI-oriented leader who thrives on ownership, complexity, and building smarter systems that elevate the performance of the entire organization. Key Responsibilities: Forecast Building and development of statistically driven and AI-enhanced forecasting models to increase accuracy and responsiveness. 3PL Management - Act as the primary point of contact for Third-Party Logistics providers, monitoring their performance and ensuring seamless order fulfillment. Outsource Manufacturing: Manage relationships with contract manufacturers, ensuring they meet production targets, quality standards, and lead-time requirements. KPI Tracking: Establish and monitor departmental KPIs, including Forecast Accuracy, Inventory Turns, and Plan Adherence. Mentorship: Lead, train, and develop a team of planners, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making Inventory management - Coordinate inventory replenishment across multiple fulfilling locations to ensure high service levels and product availability. Capacity Planning: Create and share detailed capacity models for the production team, identifying bottlenecks and recommending resource allocations (labor, machinery) Supply Assurance: Manage the end-to-end supply of raw materials and components from vendors, ensuring zero production downtime due to shortages. Vendor Performance: Collaborate with Procurement to track and improve vendor On-Time Delivery (OTD) and lead-time accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and operational efficiency. Requirements Experience: 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, with at least 4 years in managerial role.  Industry Knowledge: Proven experience managing Subcontractors and 3PL providers in a global multi-disciplinary Analytical Skills: Proven experience in AI implementations , Demonstrated ability to analyze complex datasets to forecast demand and calculate capacity requirements. Education: B.Sc in Industrial Engineering - Must. Communication: Exceptional English (written and verbal). Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle) and advanced programming skills (Excel expert, data modeling, Python). Project Management: Experience implementing S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) processes or ERP planning modules. Proven resilience and the ability to maintain a high level of composure and strategic focus during peak operational cycles and demanding periods. Lean/Six Sigma: Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles or "Just-In-Time" (JIT) inventory strategies. #LI-HI1