Senior Manager Supply Chain Logistics

About the role

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 the Business Unit’s (CBU) supply planning and network optimization. The role will have primary responsibility for establishing alignment between the Business Unit’s (CBU) sales and operations strategies to drive network optimization across our bakeries, co-packers, and imports. This position 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 the CBU. The role will focus on the Supply Planning Process, Safety, and Change Management. This position operates out of the Chicago office and reports to the Director of Supply Chain Services and Sourcing Optimization.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required.
• A combination of education, training, and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
• 5+ years of S&OP or related experience.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• International experience required.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required.

Skills

• 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).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced 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.
• Ability 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.

Pay

Salary Range: $105,100 - $147,100

Benefits

• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Paid Time Off
• 401k & Company Match