Associate Supervisor Supply Planning/ Supervisor Supply Planning - Austin, MN or Willmar, MN

Hormel Foods•Austin, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Hormel Foods is hiring an Associate Supervisor Supply Planning or Supervisor Supply Planning for its corporate office in Austin, Minnesota, or Willmar, Minnesota. The position reports to the Manager of Supply Planning. Relocation assistance is available. The level and responsibilities will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise. The role owns the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for assigned businesses across a 0–52 week planning horizon and is accountable for supply plan performance. It develops executable production plans using o9, balancing customer fill rate, inventory investment, manufacturing efficiency, capacity constraints, and business objectives. The position works cross-functionally to manage supply risks and inventory, support production plan execution, and prepare assigned businesses for launches, promotions, packaging and label changes, and other initiatives. The required qualification is a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field, although equivalent experience is considered. Applicants must have at least 24 months of relevant experience. The preferred qualifications include 3+ years of relevant experience and experience with master production schedules, S&OE, S&OP, Integrated Business Planning, o9 or other planning systems, and APICS/ASCM certification or progress toward certification. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship. The base hiring pay range is $62,150–$99,275 per year. The total compensation package may also include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, a 401(k) with employer match, a stock purchase plan, paid time off, and free two-year community or technical college tuition for employees' children. Hormel states its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
At least 24 months of experience in supply planning, production planning, inventory management, demand planning, operations, or a related area.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to balance service, inventory, and operational tradeoffs.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to learn and effectively use planning, ERP, and supply chain systems.
Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience in supply planning, production planning, inventory management, demand planning, manufacturing operations, or a related area.
Experience owning a Master Production Schedule and delivering results against customer fill rate, inventory, and distress inventory objectives.
Experience with S&OE, S&OP, or Integrated Business Planning processes.
Experience using o9, ERP, forecasting, or advanced planning systems.
APICS/ASCM certification or progress toward certification.

Responsibilities

Own the Master Production Schedule for assigned businesses across a 0–52 week planning horizon and serve as the primary point of accountability for supply plan performance.
Develop executable production plans using o9 that balance customer fill rate, inventory investment, manufacturing efficiency, capacity constraints, and business objectives.
Drive achievement of customer fill rate targets through proactive management of supply risks, inventory positions, and production plan execution.
Manage inventory performance and weeks-of-supply targets, identifying opportunities to reduce excess, obsolete, and distress inventory.
Lead supply discussions within the S&OE process and recommend ways to optimize service, inventory, and operational performance.
Monitor demand, inventory, and capacity signals to identify shortages, supply risks, and opportunities before they affect business results.
Partner with Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Marketing, and Commercial teams to align supply plans with business priorities.
Communicate production plans, inventory strategies, and risk mitigation actions to plant schedulers, leadership teams, and stakeholders.
Develop an understanding of manufacturing capabilities, constraints, and scheduling requirements across assigned facilities and co-manufacturing partners.
Support product launches, packaging changes, promotional events, label changes, and business initiatives by ensuring supply readiness.
Analyze planning and inventory data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and stronger business performance.
Prepare and communicate supply planning updates, inventory health metrics, customer fill rate results, distress inventory trends, and key business risks to leadership.