Manager, Supply Chain Business Partner

About the role

The Manager, Supply Chain Business Partner supports the USA Foods & Beverage Ecosystem businesses, executing commercialization plans that translate commercial strategy into supply chain outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day coordination of assigned Foods & Beverage Ecosystem launches, promotions, and portfolio changes from concept through post-launch stabilization.
• Facilitate stage-gate deliverables; ensure readiness across Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Procurement, and Customer Operations.
• Prepare inputs to S&OP/IBP for the Foods and Beverage portfolio; ensure demand, supply, and financial alignment.
• Maintain a 12–18 month look-ahead for capacity signals with Supply and Production Planning; identify constraints and trigger options analysis.
• Support scenario planning (e.g., mix shifts, step-up volumes, alternate pack/plant options) and document trade-offs for leadership decisions.
• Cross-functional coordination: serve as the primary supply chain interface for Marketing, Sales, Finance, R&D, Packaging, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Operations.
• Leverage ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, IBP/APO) and advanced Excel/analytics to inform recommendations.
• Coordinate specifications, BOMs, routings, labeling/packaging readiness, and regulatory/quality requirements with functional owners.
• Support PMO with operating cadence (project standups, risk reviews, stakeholder updates) and publish clear action lists and owners.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean/Six Sigma problem solving to reduce timeline slippage and variability.
• Contribute to the maturation of the Commercialization pillar (tools, templates, best practices).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, or Business.
• 5–7+ years of supply chain experience (CPG or similar high-velocity environment preferred), including exposure to commercialization/NPI.
• Working knowledge of integrated planning, inventory management, manufacturing flow (internal and external), logistics, and customer operations.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to influence without formal authority.
• Proficiency with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP) and strong Excel/analytics skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree (Preferred)
• At least 5 Years of Experience

Skills

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent.
• Lean/Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher).
• S&OP/IBP process involvement.

Benefits

Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs. Health, Dental, and Vision insurance. Health savings account. Flexible spending account. Life and accident insurance. Employee assistance program. Telehealth services. 1:1 health coaching. Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life. 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end. Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses. Flexible scheduling options. Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment). Holiday pay for 12 holidays. Career development and growth opportunities. Tuition/Education assistance programs. Access to LinkedIn Learning. Scholarship programs for children of employees. Parental leave. Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc. Adoption assistance. Bereavement leave. Up to $300 fitness reimbursement. Up to $300 massage reimbursement. Employee appreciation events. Employee discounts. Charitable giving.