Alarm.com
POSITION OVERVIEW
Alarm.com, a rapidly growing and entrepreneurial technology leader, is seeking a
Manager, Supply Chain Planning
to lead and support its supply chain category planning function. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Supply Chain, this key role will oversee the team of Supply Chain Category Planners, drive strategy, and own the end‑to‑end performance of Alarm.com supply chain hardware operations. The incumbent is responsible for optimizing supply and demand planning, managing supplier relationships at a strategic level, and enabling efficient, data‑driven operations that align with Alarm.com’s business goals. Success in this role requires leadership that can delegate and prioritize work across team members, strong analytical aptitude, ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations, and execute high‑impact cross‑functional projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES The Supply Chain Category Planner primary job responsibilities will include:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Supply Chain planners, setting priorities, defining goals, and supporting career advancement.
Oversee supply & demand planning, product transitions, and supplier management practices across multiple product lines.
Review and approve replenishment plans, demand analysis, and purchase requirements; ensuring optimal SKU availability and inventory turns.
Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, data integrity, and responsiveness.
Drive cross‑functional efforts with Product, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, and Finance to support product launches, transitions, and end‑of‑life processes.
Directly engage with executive leadership, providing clear and comprehensive insight into the team’s inventory positions and decisions.
Manage escalations and resolve complex supply chain issues while supporting planners in their problem‑solving and decision‑making.
Develop and report on operational KPIs, category‑level performance metrics, and strategic supply chain dashboards for leadership review.
Evaluate new technologies to improve team efficiency and data analysis; lead system exploration, selection, and implementation.
Stay current with trends in supply chain technology and best practices, and drive adoption of new tools (e.g., PowerBI, MicroStrategy) and process enhancements.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
7+ years of experience in supply chain management, category management, or procurement, with increasing leadership responsibility.
Proven track record in supply chain activities, critical problem solving, and continuous improvement.
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills; comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change.
Experience with supply chain planning and business intelligence tools.
Availability to occasionally work outside of standard business hours with overseas suppliers.
Ability to travel up to 25% of time.
Collaborative leader with a positive attitude and high degree of flexibility.
WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?
Collaborate with outstanding people : We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
Make an immediate impact : New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!
Gain well‑rounded experience : Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
Focus on fun : Alarm.com places high value on our team culture. We even have a committee dedicated to hosting a stand‑out holiday party, happy hours, and other fun corporate events.
Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.
COMPANY INFO Alarm.com is the leading cloud‑based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. More than 7.6 million home and business owners depend on our solutions every day to make their properties safer, smarter, and more efficient. And every day, we’re innovating new technologies in rapidly evolving spaces including AI, video analytics, facial recognition, machine learning, energy analytics, and more. We’re seeking those who are passionate about creating change through technology and who want to make a lasting impact on the world around them.
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Manager, Supply Chain Planning
to lead and support its supply chain category planning function. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Supply Chain, this key role will oversee the team of Supply Chain Category Planners, drive strategy, and own the end‑to‑end performance of Alarm.com supply chain hardware operations. The incumbent is responsible for optimizing supply and demand planning, managing supplier relationships at a strategic level, and enabling efficient, data‑driven operations that align with Alarm.com’s business goals. Success in this role requires leadership that can delegate and prioritize work across team members, strong analytical aptitude, ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations, and execute high‑impact cross‑functional projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES The Supply Chain Category Planner primary job responsibilities will include:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Supply Chain planners, setting priorities, defining goals, and supporting career advancement.
Oversee supply & demand planning, product transitions, and supplier management practices across multiple product lines.
Review and approve replenishment plans, demand analysis, and purchase requirements; ensuring optimal SKU availability and inventory turns.
Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, data integrity, and responsiveness.
Drive cross‑functional efforts with Product, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, and Finance to support product launches, transitions, and end‑of‑life processes.
Directly engage with executive leadership, providing clear and comprehensive insight into the team’s inventory positions and decisions.
Manage escalations and resolve complex supply chain issues while supporting planners in their problem‑solving and decision‑making.
Develop and report on operational KPIs, category‑level performance metrics, and strategic supply chain dashboards for leadership review.
Evaluate new technologies to improve team efficiency and data analysis; lead system exploration, selection, and implementation.
Stay current with trends in supply chain technology and best practices, and drive adoption of new tools (e.g., PowerBI, MicroStrategy) and process enhancements.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
7+ years of experience in supply chain management, category management, or procurement, with increasing leadership responsibility.
Proven track record in supply chain activities, critical problem solving, and continuous improvement.
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills; comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change.
Experience with supply chain planning and business intelligence tools.
Availability to occasionally work outside of standard business hours with overseas suppliers.
Ability to travel up to 25% of time.
Collaborative leader with a positive attitude and high degree of flexibility.
WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?
Collaborate with outstanding people : We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
Make an immediate impact : New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!
Gain well‑rounded experience : Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
Focus on fun : Alarm.com places high value on our team culture. We even have a committee dedicated to hosting a stand‑out holiday party, happy hours, and other fun corporate events.
Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.
COMPANY INFO Alarm.com is the leading cloud‑based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. More than 7.6 million home and business owners depend on our solutions every day to make their properties safer, smarter, and more efficient. And every day, we’re innovating new technologies in rapidly evolving spaces including AI, video analytics, facial recognition, machine learning, energy analytics, and more. We’re seeking those who are passionate about creating change through technology and who want to make a lasting impact on the world around them.
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