Zack King

About Zack King

Senior Manager of Demand & Supply Planning with deep expertise in S & OP, forecasting, inventory optimization, and SAP S/4HANA transformation. Currently leading the full planning function at Community Coffee, where I’m building the enterprise S & OP process and driving planning readiness for our SAP S/4HANA implementation across a multi-node network with an extensive SKU portfolio.My approach bridges operational execution with financial strategy. I’ve managed P & Ls, led FP & A budgeting processes, and directed commercial teams—giving me a unique perspective on building planning strategies that don’t just optimize inventory, but actively protect margin and drive profitability. Most recently, I turned around a direct-ship division, delivering an 8 percentage point net profit margin increase through strategic cost analysis and portfolio optimization.What I Bring:S & OP development and executive governance | Demand planning and forecast accuracy improvement | Supply planning and MRP optimization | SAP S/4HANA planning design and implementation | Inventory reduction while maintaining service levels | Financial modeling and margin optimization | Power BI analytics and KPI dashboarding | Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvementI’m passionate about creating predictable, data-driven supply chains that align with business strategy and deliver reliable customer service at the lowest possible cost. Open to connecting with supply chain leaders on S & OP best practices, SAP S/4HANA planning, forecasting excellence, and inventory strategy.

Experience

1. Sr Manager Supply Planning

   Community Coffee

   Jan 2025 — Present · Baton Rouge, LA, US

   As Senior Manager of Supply Planning, I provide strategic leadership and direction to optimize customer fulfillment and drive supply chain efficiency. I am responsible for the development and execution of supply planning strategies, cross-functional collaboration, and initiatives that directly impact key performance indicators, including inventory optimization, forecast accuracy, and fulfillment performance.Key responsibilities include:* Manage all aspects of demand planning, including forecasting, to improve forecast accuracy and drive customer service levels.* Lead supply planning activities to optimize inventory levels and ensure efficient supply chain operations.* Driving the S & OP process with ELT to align supply chain activities with business objectives and support company growth.* Championing a continuous improvement culture to enhance processes, reduce costs, and eliminate waste.* Driving organizational transformation through the SAP S/4HANA implementation/upgrade, leveraging my subject matter expertise to build and train the company for optimal system utilization and efficiency gains.* Collaborating with manufacturing and procurement to establish safety stock levels, manage vendor supply forecasting, and address potential supply risks.* Analyzing inventory levels, mitigating obsolescence, and implementing corrective actions for supply shortages.* Developing KPI scorecards to monitor business risks and leading team development.

Education

• Louisiana State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy

  2003 — 2007