Director of Supply Planning & Procurement

BEECH-NUT NUTRITION COMPANY•Amsterdam, NY

24d•$150,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Supply Planning leads Beech-Nut’s end-to-end supply planning strategy, including capacity planning, inventory management, material availability, and service performance across internal and external manufacturing networks. This is a planning-focused role with procurement reporting solid-line to Hero’s central procurement team in Europe and dotted-line to this position for operational alignment. A core responsibility of this role is strategic inventory ownership, ensuring we balance service, cost, and Net Working Capital (NWC) performance through strong inventory processes, risk management, and supplier alignment. This Director also partners with Hero Group Supply Chain leadership to evaluate, select, and implement next-generation Planning and ERP tools. Over the next 2–3 years, this leader will guide the U.S. business through system transformation, training, adoption, and process redefinition. Equally important, this is a people-first leadership role. The Director is expected to build a strong, empowered, high-performing team culture — one that promotes transparency, collaboration, accountability, development, and living Beech-Nut’s values every day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of supply chain experience, with a strong focus on supply planning and inventory management.
Proven ability to improve inventory performance and positively influence NWC.
Demonstrated success as a people leader with a track record of coaching, developing, and elevating team performance.
Strong ERP/MRP expertise (SAP preferred).
Bring robust experience in FMCG or pharmaceutical supply chain planning, with a preference for candidates who understand the unique complexities and pace of these industries.
Ideally, have direct experience implementing a planning tool; at a minimum, the candidate should have acted as a subject matter expert (SME) in a supply chain planning tool during their career.
Ability to lead and influence in a matrixed, multinational organization.
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
CPG Food & Beverage experience.
TPM / co-manufacturing planning background.
Exposure to NON-GMO, Organic, or fresh ingredient supply chains.
Lean or continuous improvement training.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end supply planning for internal and TPM manufacturing networks.
Translate demand into short-, mid-, and long-range supply plans that ensure capacity readiness and material availability.
Lead inventory strategy and optimization, including safety stock, replenishment logic, and risk buffers.
Drive improvements in Net Working Capital (NWC) through better planning parameters, more accurate forecasts, and stronger supplier collaboration.
Serve as a key leader in S&OP/SIOP, aligning demand, supply, inventory, and financial goals.
Partner with Hero global Supply Chain to evaluate future-state Planning and ERP solutions.
Lead the U.S. business through the design, and implementation of new systems over the next 2–3 years.
Serve as business process owner for supply planning workflows.
Provide operational guidance to U.S. procurement resources.
Ensure procurement activities support planning strategies, inventory targets, and NWC goals.
Support supplier performance reviews with planning insights and service metrics.
Partner with procurement to resolve material shortages, lead-time issues, supply risks, Costs and Cash targets.
Build and lead a high-performing, engaged, and values-driven team.
Demonstrate strong organizational and process design skills, with a continuous improvement mindset to streamline supply chain planning and operations.
Serve as a key member of Senior Supply Chain leadership.
Foster an environment where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow.
Provide coaching, development, and clear career-path guidance for direct and dotted-line reports.
Promote collaboration, accountability, transparency, and trust across Planning, Procurement, Operations, Logistics, and Hero global teams.
Address issues proactively and create an environment where change is embraced and innovation is encouraged.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage for you and your dependents
life & long-term disability
flexible spending and health savings account
paid vacation and holidays
New York State paid sick time
401(k) retirement benefits with 4% company match
Tuition assistance
Access to an online learning system (LMS)
Access to robust on-the-job (OTJ) training programs
Opportunities to volunteer and support the local community
Generous maternity/paternity benefits & take your child’s 1st birthday off
Take your birthday off each year!
Baby food coupon program until your child’s 2nd birthday
Service Awards
On-site fitness center
On-site cafeteria
On-site Company Store
A private on-site Mother’s Room to support nursing mothers and pumping needs at work
New! Nourish Others Learning Lab with computer stations