Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Planning & Purchasing

Grain Millers Eden Prairie•Eden Prairie, MN

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Grain Millers, Inc. is seeking a supply chain leader to connect commercial demand, manufacturing execution, procurement strategy, and inventory performance into one integrated plan. The Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Planning & Purchasing will develop and lead end-to-end planning and sourcing activities across their Consumer-Packaged Goods business. This role is crucial for balancing the complexities of food manufacturing, including demand fluctuations, ingredient availability, production constraints, and commodity market volatility, while driving scalable processes to support future growth. The position is also key in shaping the organization's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process and enabling data-driven decision-making. This is a dynamic and hands-on leadership role based in Eden Prairie, MN, reporting to the General Manager of Consumer-Packaged Goods. It involves partnering with leaders across Sales, Finance, Operations, Plant Leadership, Quality, Logistics, and Research & Development, as well as building relationships with suppliers and co-manufacturing partners.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field; MBA preferred.
10–15+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including leadership within CPG food manufacturing.
Expertise in S&OP and/or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
Strong procurement and strategic sourcing experience, including commodities and packaging.
Experience managing ingredient, raw material, and packaging supply chains.
Strong understanding of food manufacturing requirements, including shelf life, food safety, quality systems, and production constraints.
Advanced analytical capabilities and experience with ERP, MRP, APS, and supply chain planning systems.
Demonstrated success leading teams, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and driving organizational change.
Ability to travel 20-30%

Responsibilities

Lead integrated supply chain planning across demand, supply, production, inventory, and financial planning activities.
Drive forecast accuracy and manage demand variability associated with seasonality and new product launches.
Translate demand plans into executable production and supply plans while balancing service, capacity, and cost objectives.
Develop sourcing and purchasing strategies for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging.
Build and manage supplier relationships focused on quality, food safety, reliability, and cost competitiveness.
Establish inventory strategies that optimize service levels, freshness, working capital, and waste reduction.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives involving ERP, MRP, APS, analytics, and planning processes.
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Quality, Logistics, and R&D to drive business performance and successful execution.