Senior Manager, Supply Planning
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Two generations of families—and counting—have grown up on Horizon Organic® milk. From the start, as the leading organic milk producer in the U.S., Horizon has been committed to delivering innovative, nourishing dairy that growing families can rely on. In 2023, Horizon Organic became a brand of Platinum Equity. Today, Horizon works with more than 500 farmers across the U.S. to bring high-quality, certified organic milk to consumers. For more information on Horizon’s full portfolio of organic dairy products, visit Horizon.com.
About the Job:
We are currently looking to hire a Senior Manager, Supply Planning!
This is a hybrid position with an expectation of 3 days per week onsite in Broomfield, CO.
Mission and Main Responsibilities:
- Foster a high-performing team of Planners, developing their skills and expertise to continuously cover all Supply Planning needs, targeting the creation of future operational leaders at the Company.
- Lead the supply planning strategy and analysis of multi-site manufacturing for the short-term horizon (0-3 months)
- Continuously align supply plans with demand forecasts, adjusting production schedules based on sales trends, seasonal fluctuations, and unexpected changes in demand.
- Works closely with milk procurement & hauling teams to ensure milk intake aligns with production and inventory strategies.
- Cross collaborate with the planning organization to build a feasible and reliable production strategy for the mid-long term.
- Achieve performance metrics, prioritize and escalate planning challenges, creating counter measures to achieve KPI targets, conducting root cause analysis as needed to identify systemic issues
- Track and report key KPIs – case fill rate, finished goods waste, inventory levels, production attainment, inter plant transfers.
- Identify and implement best practices in inventory management, demand-supply alignment, and cost optimization.
- Escalate information about shortages or excesses of inventory levels to the organization.
- Lead development of Supply Planning standard operating procedures. Ensure the supply team understands and follows all SOPs.
The base compensation range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000 commensurate with experience.
About You:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain planning
- Minimum 2 years management experience
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, business, or a related field required
- Strong understanding of supply planning tools and methodologies.
- Strong understanding of dairy industry or similar industry with perishability challenges is a preferred
- Demonstrated experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing team members
- Proficiency in data analysis, Excel-based reporting and/or Power BI
- Knowledge and experience with SAP/APO planning tools
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with intermediate to advanced Excel capabilities (e.g., using formulas)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly across departments
- Ability to continue moving forward and adapt quickly to changing conditions
- Ability to imagine future scenarios, innovate and try varied approaches to solve problems
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong understanding of dairy industry or similar industry with perishability challenges is a plus
