Manager, Supply Chain, Planning
The Manager, Supply Chain, Planning sits within Supply Chain Planning and leads the near term (0-3 month) supply chain planning and long-term strategic initiative to ensure alignment with Primient's values of integrity and excellence. This role oversees detailed planning and scheduling activities that support the overall S & OP plan, addressing capacity issues, production location decisions, and escalations to align manufacturing plans with customer needs and inventory requirements. The Manager, Supply Chain, Planning is responsible for managing the short-term planning relationship with Tate in the LTA space while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain effectiveness. Additionally, this role monitors key sales and operations planning performance indicators to support operations.
Key responsibilities :
- Lead Planning Team : Lead the detailed planning team by providing support, training and resources to enable team members to excel in their roles. Act as change manager to drive new ways of working and process improvements
- Collaborative Leadership : Foster a collaborative environment that encourages open communication and information sharing between S&OE, Product Management, Logistics, Operations, S&OP, Customer Service teams.
- Risk Identification and Escalation : Proactively identify significant business risks and escalate them to the appropriate leadership teams.
- Supply Planning and Demand Alignment : Provide strategic direction to resolve critical supply constraints, set production priorities, and balance supply with customer demand.
- Cross-Functional Alignment and Communication : Maintain alignment with long-term agreements (LTA) on performance vs. production plans through weekly, monthly and quarterly updates. Lead weekly calls with NOAM manufacturing plants and key supply chain roles to prioritize tasks across product platforms and ensure a structured communication plan.
- Supply Chain Optimization : Drive process improvements and streamline detailed planning workflows to support supply chain performance indicators (KPI's) and enhance operational efficiency.
About You : Knowledge
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Demand Planning conceptsSupply chain technologies, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and logistics software, supply chain analytics, and forecastingEnd-to-end production flow, from raw materials sources to end customer deliveryMicrosoft ApplicationsSkills
Risk monitoring and mitigationCritical thinkingProblem solvingData analysis and interpretationExcellent verbal & written communicationTime management & prioritizationTeam leadershipMindsets
Customer focusedResilientContinuous Improvement approachData-drivenCollaborativeComposure under pressureAction-orientedObjectiveRequired and Preferred Education / Certification
Bachelors in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent (preferred)Certifications in APICS CSCP, Six Sigma, and Lean Management (preferred)Required and Preferred Work Experience
5+ years of professional experience in supply chain or planning (preferred)3+ years in leadership positions / management / managing teams (required)Demonstrated ability working with large data sets with Excel, Access, etc. (required)Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as Systems, Application and Products (SAP) (preferred)3+ years of experience in manufacturing environments, especially corn wet milling (preferred)Total Rewards
The annual pay range estimated for this position is $109,814.40 - $137,268.00 and is bonus eligible. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes :
Competitive PayMultiple Healthcare plan choicesDental and vision insuranceA 401(k) plan with company and matching contributionsShort- and Long-Term DisabilityLife, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plansPaid holidays & vacationFloating days offParental leave for new parentsEmployee resource groupsLearning & development programsFun culture where you have an opportunity to shape our futureCareer Path & Culture
Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow.