[US DC] Senior Manager, Planning

HelloFresh • Newark, NJ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fulfillment Planning team plays a central role in maintaining efficient Operations and delivering for our customers in a high-growth environment. Our Senior Planning Managers are responsible for end-to-end production planning for our U.S. distribution centers, including addressing day-to-day operational risk, analytical problem-solving, and driving improvement of key performance indicators. We are looking for leaders with strong analytical and dive-deep skills, as well as excellent communication skills and executive presence, who can partner effectively with other leaders across functions to solve problems and execute high-level network decisions on a daily basis.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Business/ Supply Chain preferred
• Organizational, project management skills, attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal, math, and written/verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Google sheets and/or MS Excel required (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.)
• 3-8 years of experience in Production Planning or related positions that require cross-functional collaboration and data analysis to influence stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Experience within a distribution center, logistics, or manufacturing environment
• Experience managing direct reports

Responsibilities

• Manage the team that is responsible for the on-time creation of daily production plans
• Track progress to and deviations from the plan, drive problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Assess and identify potential Operational risks; lead the discussion of risks and plan changes with other key business stakeholders such as Procurement, Logistics, HR and Operations leaders
• Utilize production planning tools and track performance to ensure the successful execution of production plans
• Take on projects to drive the continuous improvement of Fulfillment Planning tools and processes and complete them on schedule
• Manage a team of Fulfillment Planning Managers
• Report to the AD of Fulfillment Planning

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree