US DC Senior Manager, Planning in Irving

Job Description

At Hello Fresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents.

So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The Hello Fresh Group now includes our core brand, Hello Fresh, as well as:
Green Chef, Every Plate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.

The Fulfillment Planning team plays a central role in maintaining efficient Operations and delivering for our customers in a high‑growth environment. Our Senior Planning Managers are responsible for end‑to‑end production planning for our U.S. distribution centers, including addressing day‑to‑day operational risk, analytical problem‑solving, and driving improvement of key performance indicators. We are looking for leaders with strong analytical and dive‑deep skills, as well as excellent communication skills and executive presence, who can partner effectively with other leaders across functions to solve problems and execute high‑level network decisions on a daily basis.

• Manage the team that is responsible for the on‑time creation of daily production plans
• Track progress to and deviations from the plan, drive problem‑solving and root cause analysis
• Assess and identify potential operational risks; lead the discussion of risks and plan changes with other key business stakeholders such as Procurement, Logistics, HR, and Operations leaders
• Utilize production planning tools and track performance to ensure the successful execution of production plans
• Take on projects to drive the continuous improvement of Fulfillment Planning tools and processes and complete them on schedule
• Manage a team of Fulfillment Planning Managers
• Report to the AD of Fulfillment Planning

• Thought leader in developing solutions to cross‑functional operational challenges
• Capable of thinking strategically about high‑level business impacts as well as being familiar with the details of deliverables
• Proven ability to adapt quickly in changing situations and to use data to drive the right results
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively develop cross‑functional partnerships; open‑minded, collaborative and team‑oriented attitude
• Experience managing competing priorities and informing complex decision‑making in an ambiguous environment
• Experience managing people and developing talent
• A commitment to professional integrity and ethics

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Business/ Supply Chain
• Organizational, project management skills, attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal, math, and written/verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Sheets and/or MS Excel required (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.).
• 3‑8 years of experience in Production Planning or related positions that require cross‑functional collaboration and data analysis to influence stakeholders
• Experience with in a distribution center, logistics, or manufacturing environment
• Experience managing direct reports

This is a full‑time (40 hours, 5 days per week) role that requires working at least one weekend day. Possible schedules include:

• Sunday
  - Thursday
• Tuesday
  - Saturday

Exact days and hours worked are flexible.

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to Hello Fresh meal plans (Hello Fresh, Green Chef, Every plate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and +
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work…