Manager of Supply Planning

Company Description

From tree to table, POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of healthy. Known for our iconic double‑bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate‑blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates.

Under the Director of Supply Chain, the Manager of Supply Planning is responsible for managing an effective, integrated supply chain process. Also ensuring adequate levels of inventory and supplies for POM Wonderful Fresh and Beverage Operations. In addition, this individual manages and oversees the Production Control and purchasing and will have an integral role in day‑to‑day operations. Head of planning for more than one key functional area within POM Wonderful, LLC.

Work with leaders throughout Planning as well as Manufacturing, Sales, Sourcing, Logistics, and Finance to ensure Supply Plan and Delivery Planning activities drive reduced supply chain costs and support company strategies. Provide team leadership through one or more subordinate managers.

Compensation – $ – $ with up to 10% bonus potential. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• Optimize supply plan to balance manufacturing efficiencies and planning priorities (this includes both fresh/arils and beverage operations)
• As a leader of the Supply Planning team, provide strategic direction regarding all phases of the supply plan creation.
• Create and drive the long‑range supply planning process.
• Lead the team to create compelling analysis to drive decisions regarding seasonal supply planning in partnership with the manufacturing team.
• Provide on‑going reconciliation of global & regional priorities.
• Lead supply planning and systems strategies that result in increased service and profitability.
• Ensure regional supply planning processes support global supply planning direction.
• Drive a standardized process to analyze the capacity management and factory delivery results.
• Provide analysis, information and recommendations for team decision making.
• Provide leadership and human resources planning:
  Hire, coach, and mentor direct reports.
• Communicate key initiatives, direction and vision to planning team and other business partners. Clarify individual and team goals and performance measures.
• Drive and champion best practices and process improvements across planning teams to achieve business plans and goals.
• Provide leadership in determining gaps and opportunities in the effectiveness of regional and/or global planning systems and processes.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to build an optimal production schedule aligned with demand requirements.
• Develop, execute and participate in training programs that support best practice compliance.

Makes recommendations for department enhancements to the Director of Supply Chain.

• Strong financial skills and knowledge, including the ability to use factual data to make decisions and ensure profitability
• Highly proficient in planning and operations planning systems and tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in local market language, including meeting facilitation and presentations
• Sound judgment and the ability to contribute meaningfully to the determination of policy and strategy
• Excellent understanding and application of managerial concepts and techniques in areas such as innovation, inspiration, employee development, coaching and engagement
• Demonstrated leadership in building an effective learning environment, creating empowering processes, and leading major change implementation efforts
• Ability to establish an independent view, make decisions, and motivate others, especially during difficult situations or on tough organizational issue.
• Possess thorough knowledge of supply chain and operations planning business processes and systems. Advanced knowledge of financial and operations planning
• Ability to read, write, and speak English, and collaborate with colleagues where English is a second language.…