Job description
Job Locations: US-VA-Smithfield Your Opportunity:
Some weekend work is required for this position. Core Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Careers and Benefits:
About Smithfield Foods:
The Supply Chain team is looking for motivated professionals to facilitate the distribution of our great products to customers and consumers. These personnel can analyze production metrics against market needs in Supply & Demand Planning, focus on product transportation through Logistics, or ensure the shelves of your local grocery store are stocked by Direct Store Delivery.
The Supply Planning Manager is responsible for the overall Supply Management through oversite of assigned categories & planners. The primary role of the Supply Planning Manager is to ensure midterm to long-term supply plans are aligned with near-term manufacturing & working capital requirements. The Supply Planning Manager will lead a team responsible for master production scheduling & the management of finished goods, work in process, excess & obsolete inventory, as well as the finished goods replenishment of the distribution network. Key performance metrics include customer order fill rate, distress to sales ratio, and Days on Hand/Working Capital. Managers will provide support and leadership to their team of supply planners, as well as act as a liaison with business partners regarding all supply chain related projects. The role requires an analytical thinker and a strong communicator with an eye for detail. Communication with business & manufacturing partners regarding capacity constraints & limitations is critical to the role.
Some weekend work is required for this position.
- Ensure all master scheduling, product replenishment & inventory management metrics are being met. Identify action items & marshal resources to address action items/follow up on all supply planning related issues
- Oversees and aids in optimizing inventory levels at both distribution centers and plants via various stocking policies – including the requirement for seasonal builds & coordinating storage strategies with distribution team
- Manage business factors for attaining targeted customer order fill rate of 98.5%
- Drive for decreasing inventory alert levels and inventory distress sales across assigned product categories
- Leads enforcement and utilization of capacity planning models for assigned product categories
- Supports and provides direction to marketing and sales regarding capacity availability or limitations for existing or new business simulations
- Interacts with all upstream & downstream business partners for strengthening of process opportunities and effectiveness across the company
- Provides resolution to key shortage issues to upper management
- Develops and trains direct reports, while providing guidance on day-to-day direction
- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation for assigned Supply Planners
- As part of the department leadership team – participate in the processes of interviewing, hiring, planning/assigning workloads, appraising performance, rewarding/disciplining employee.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.
- Experience and a proven successful track record of handling highly complex networks within supply planning, inventory control, logistics management and/or manufacturing production, required.
- Experience with SAP and its related supply chain applications, preferred
- Experience with Advance Planning Systems (Logility/JDA/APO/etc.) is required – Logility is a plus
- Strong communications skills (oral and written), with a proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate with business stakeholders at multiple levels of management
- Project management & process improvement mindset/experiences
- Hands on experience with modeling, analysis & simulation tools
- Ability to multitask and deal with ambiguity
- Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Can analyze process needs and balance competing interests; plus determine the resources needed to meet objectives
- Works well under pressure with limited supervision, and can make immediate value-based decisions
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
- Requires travel, up to 20% of the time.
- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation for a Supply Planning team.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.
PEOPLE MATTER
More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Working at Smithfield isn't just a job – it's the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.
BENEFITS
Our people matter. That's why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees.
SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE
Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.
About Smithfield Foods:
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
EEO/AA Information:
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
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