S&OP lead

Starbucks•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Now Brewing – demand planner, Coffee Tea Demand Planning! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. Love connecting across teams, processes, & opportunities? We are looking for a motivated S&OP Strategy lead who will lead cross functional teams to successfully design and deliver mid-to-long term supply chain operating and inventory plans that support our enterprise strategic goals. Your deep and extensive supply chain experiences in product introduction, demand planning and/or supply planning coupled with your proven ability to build relationships and influence others will help drive cross functional consensus alignment on supply chain initiatives and commitments. Your business curiosity will help identify problems-to-solve and your desire to never settle will fuel continuous improvement opportunities. Advanced business, financial, and data analysis plus system/technology experience is preferred. As an S&OP Strategy Lead, you will… Lead the S&OP process governance, execution and decision-making to align financial, demand, and supply plans, highlighting disconnects and gaps for resolution Co-own development and management of the mid-to-long term supply chain operating plan/plan of record Create and develop network design solutions, and readiness plans that lead to successful execution across the supply chain and our coffee houses Develop, Implement, and drive continuous improvement, change management, and new processes, tools, & best practices for our end-to-end supply chain

Requirements

5–7+ years in supply chain planning, forecasting, inventory/portfolio management, finance, or S&OP, with strong business and operational acumen
Proven ability to lead cross-functional forums, communicate clearly to all levels, and influence decisions through compelling, data-driven storytelling
Strong ability to connect insights, challenge assumptions, anticipate risks, and develop scenario plans to guide decision-making
Demonstrated success building relationships, aligning diverse stakeholders, managing conflict, and driving consensus across teams
Skilled in project management, prioritization, and leading change initiatives, with experience leveraging data, systems (e.g., Tableau), and tools to drive results
College Degree

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
Advanced business, financial, and data analysis plus system/technology experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the S&OP process governance, execution and decision-making to align financial, demand, and supply plans, highlighting disconnects and gaps for resolution
Co-own development and management of the mid-to-long term supply chain operating plan/plan of record
Create and develop network design solutions, and readiness plans that lead to successful execution across the supply chain and our coffee houses
Develop, Implement, and drive continuous improvement, change management, and new processes, tools, & best practices for our end-to-end supply chain

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits
short-term and long-term disability
paid parental leave
family expansion reimbursement
paid vacation from date of hire
sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
eight paid holidays
two personal days per year
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
incentivized emergency savings
financial well-being tools
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
student loan management resources
access to other educational opportunities
backup care
DACA reimbursement