Senior Manager - Planning (Centennial, CO)

Orica•Centennial, CO

16h•$139,575 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilize vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilize the earth’s resources. It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation, and reimagining the way we work. Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This is an opportunity at Orica for a Senior Manager - Planning within our North America Supply Chain team focused on managing the stability of manufacturing plans and inventory management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in logistics, supply chain, transportation or a business-related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in supply chain
Advanced knowledge of internal processes and policies, or ability to rapidly acquire same
Extensive line management in a variety of roles and environments
Proven ability to build a collaborative approach in the development of the direction and operations of the workstream
Proven influencer, able to manage processes across multiple stakeholder groups
Stakeholder management, including C-level: ability to operate effectively at both the strategic and operational level
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, including prioritization, planning, task delegation, and coordination across multiple teams
Demonstrated skills associated with building strong vendor and/or customer relationships
Financial acumen & budgeting experience
Able to build structure in ambiguous situations and establish best practices
Knowledge of SAP applications for planning, transportation, warehousing and inventory
SuccessFactors, Microsoft Excel experience
Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
Show courage to make decisions, yet be patient to make the right ones
Model resilience and flexibility; adapts well to new circumstances and adversity

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
International experience preferred

Responsibilities

Drive smooth operation of monthly S&OP process, taking into consideration compliance with timing
Inspire the regional planning team to achieve outstanding results through planning excellence
Mentor and coach the planning team to develop them into planning experts
Manage risk and make critical decisions related to supply disruption and ensure assurance of supply for all Categories
Oversee ongoing recommendation and monitoring of network optimization strategy based on demand and supply
Manage supply planning for manufacturing plants
Foster and maintain fluid and constructive communication with key stakeholders in the region and globally
Input and analyze cost savings initiatives as well as other continuous improvement activities affecting procedures and processes for Supply Chain Optimization
Ensure Stability of manufacturing plans by driving minimization of risk with unplanned changes to plant production through S&OP output
Support Inventory management by ensuring the right level of stock in the right locations and eliminating redundancies in the system
Work to drive inventory targets
Input to rolling 12- or 24-month plan and budget

Benefits

Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company provided Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
Voluntary Legal Plan
401(k) + Company Match
Company provided Maternity Leave
Company provided Bonding Leave
Accrued Paid Time Off
Paid Sick & Safe Time
Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays