Role Context (How does role fit into team/ wider organization)

The Supply Planning Manager has the overall responsibility for all operational aspects of Flipz & Turtles manufactured products, internal or contract. The operational execution includes planning, procurement, freight issues, quality control, inventory management, and customer service to meet the needs of NA Supply Chain. Financial responsibilities encompass full fiscal responsibility for the department, including price negotiation, budgeting, meeting targets, and proposal/execution of required capital expenditures. Strategic execution entails development of a strategic vision; specific mid- and long-term strategic plans, project implementation to support continuous supplier and internal process improvement.

Advise Plant Manager of critical strategic issues in alignment with Regional/Corp guidance. Participate in NA S&OP process, driving Supply Planning input in coordination with Supply Chain Leadership.

Key accountabilities & deliverables:

• Participate in development of strategic plans and align departmental goals, including the development of Supply Chain strategies
• Lead materials management activities for the Supply Chain – planning/scheduling, inventory management, procurement, logistics
• Monitor safety stock and sourcing rules compliance. Plans to be adequate to minimize the impact of demand forecast variability as well as to minimize the risk of inventory write-off
• Implement methods, practices and techniques to ensure the most economical movement of materials through the supply chain to achieve cost-effective logistics practices and inventory levels while meeting customer delivery requirements
• As part of the monthly S&OP Alignment and Reconciliation sub process, ensures that significant demand/supply gaps of product families have appropriate alternatives.
• On a monthly basis, review case fill rate and failure tree, reasons for rejection, freshness gate out and stock coverage (days of inventory).
• Build organizational capability though development plans, mentoring, driving accountability, cross-training & succession planning
• Collaborate with other management leaders and recommend alternative course of action as part of process to reconcile differences between production capacity and demand.
• Support compliance initiatives and corporate commodity, logistics, and inventory strategies to achieve synergy across the operation
• Establish and maintain Supply Chain procedures for the department
• Maintain inventory levels to support business unit working capital objectives
• Must balance the delivery of products to minimize the working capital expense associated with carrying inventory
• Reports problems regarding food safety to Supervisor or Manager.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Thorough understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding production planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control and shipping and receiving.
• Proven Leadership skills - capability to lead change in a team environment across multiple sites.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written with ability to make necessary status reports and technical presentations to management.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen
• Understanding of forecasting and budgeting
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Working knowledge of MS office, strong excel capabilities, ERP (SAP

Qualifications Required

• BS/BA in Supply Chain or relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain
• Minimum of 2-year supervisory experience.

Personal Attributes Required

e.g. team player, leadership etc.

• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate & effective communication techniques.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.