Senior Manager Supply Chain Logistics
About The Position
This position will directly collaborate in a cross functional team with Brand, Sales, Manufacturing, and Finance. This Senior Manager serves as a subject matter expert for Business Unit’s (CBU) supply planning and network optimization. This position will have the primary responsibility for establishing alignment between Business Unit’s (CBU) sales and operations strategies to drive network optimization across our bakeries, co-packers and imports. This role will work hand in hand with our Corporate Capacity Planning Team while supporting various projects including; network and production strategy optimization, integration and planning of promotional products, and new product launches inside CBU. This person will have a major focus on Supply Planning Process, Safety and Change Management. This role will operate out of the Chicago office and report to the Director of Supply Chain Services and Sourcing Optimization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field required
- A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted
- 5+ years S&OP or related experience
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- International experience required
- Bilingual in English/Spanish required
- Excellent organizational and people skills.
- Project management skills, with an ability to openly convey information to team members in a timely, concise manner.
- Strong organizational skills in strategy, communication at all levels and execution.
- Progressive analytical software skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
- Strong analytic background in problem solving (mathematical, statistical).
- Must be able to work in a fast pace environment.
- Strong teamwork orientation
- Cross-functional leadership with an ability to influence people to a shared vision.
- Possess a “can do” attitude and believes anything is possible with the right focus.
- Able to work independently and “roll up your sleeves” to make things happen.
- High intensity team player who thrives in a fast paced, high intensity, dynamic environment.
- Constantly questions the way things are done in a constructive manner and thrives on change that improves results.
Responsibilities
- Work hand in hand with our corporate Capacity Planning Team and support demand planning activities across all brands.
- Aid in the design, development, and implementation of a cohesive process from sales forecast to sales orders and end product distribution for the Business Unit.
- Facilitate and collaborate monthly forecasts with sales, including consensus between functions and stakeholders.
- Establish trust and alignment with operations partners to the optimal production strategies across our bakeries, co-packers and import locations in Mexico for our Bimbo-Marinela and Barcel brands.
- Interact and create strong partnerships with our Mexican brands marketing, brand, sales and planning teams for Bimbo-Marinela and Barcel
- Create and drive continuous improvement, with our Corporate Capacity Planning team.
- Measure, control, and improve forecast vs orders accuracy through clearly defined metrics.
- Lead sourcing optimization for OTIF (on time in full)
- Lead CFARs (Cross-Functional Activity Review) for sourcing changes in the system.
- Provide direction for the creation of a weekly/monthly supply plan process with the customer team then validate performance vs. plan.
- Facilitate and lead Holiday planning related to system changes and product menuing.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Paid Time Off
- 401k & Company Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
