Senior Planning & Operations Specialist

Great Minds

. Own end-to-end operational planning and execution for physical instructional manipulatives .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • United StatesSenior💰 $78,000 - $88,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational planning and execution for physical instructional manipulatives, with strong capabilities in forecasting, inventory management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in developing dashboards and reporting for inventory levels and fulfillment performance.

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Operational PlanningForecasting SkillsInventory ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationERP and CRM Systems

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Hard Skills

ForecastingInventory PlanningData ModelingProcess ImprovementSOP DocumentationAnalytical SkillsVendor ManagementCost ControlManufacturing Management3PL Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteSalesforceBI ToolsExcel

Industry Keywords

Education SpacePhysical ProductsAdoption-Driven Demand CyclesBack-to-School Fulfillment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end operational planning and execution for physical instructional manipulatives
Forecast manipulatives across adoption cycles, pilots, samples, and replenishment
Develop and maintain long-range capacity and inventory models
Communicate and monitor forecasts with vendors to ensure product availability
Partner with Sales and Marketing to assess component availability risk and mitigation strategies
Monitor safety stock, reserve inventory, obsolescence, and overall inventory health
Manage manufacturing and vendor relationships, including lead times, MOQs, cost controls, and quality standards
Work with Order Management and Customer Success to resolve fulfillment issues, shortages, and escalations
Serve as the primary operational point of contact for manipulative-related inquiries
Develop dashboards and reporting for inventory levels, forecast accuracy, fulfillment performance, and risk indicators
Identify process improvements to reduce cost, increase reliability, and improve cross-team visibility
Document and maintain SOPs for planning, inventory management, and fulfillment workflows
Coordinate RFP and RFQ processes with internal and external stakeholders
Report to the Senior Director, Strategic Operations and partner with Product, Marketing, Sales, ePMO, and external vendors

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in education space with extensive experience in operations, supply chain, planning, or production management
Experience managing physical products (print, kits, manipulatives, or educational materials)
Strong forecasting, analytical, and inventory planning skills
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations teams
Experience working with ERP and CRM systems (e.g., NetSuite, Salesforce)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex operational data into clear insights
Familiarity with adoption-driven demand cycles and back-to-school fulfillment
Experience managing 3PL relationships and overseas or domestic manufacturing vendors
Advanced Excel / data modeling skills; familiarity with BI tools a plus
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Cover letter and resume required
Successful completion of a background check required
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States