Head of Planning

Roquette Frères S.A.; Genf; On-site; CHF 115,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Annual bonus

Benefits

Retirement contribution

Professional development

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Roquette Frères S.A. is seeking a Head of Planning for North America to lead Demand, Supply, Production, and Inventory Planning across the US, Canada, and Mexico. The role balances service, inventory, capacity, and cost with an integrated planning approach.

The position oversees IBP/S&OP, develops a rolling multi-year plan, and partners with Finance and commercial teams to support budgets and strategic plans. Domestic travel is up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.
• MBA or APICS/ASCM/CSCMP/CLTD preferred.
• 10+ years of planning/supply chain experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NORAM Planning organization across Demand, Supply, Production and Inventory Planning.
• Own and lead IBP and S&OP processes.
• Develop a rolling 24- to 36-month demand and supply plan.
• Drive forecast accuracy and demand sensing capabilities.
• Align demand plans with manufacturing, procurement and logistics.

Skills

Demand Planning

Supply Planning

Production Planning

Inventory Planning

S&OP

Planning Analytics

Master Data

ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Planning Systems

Job description

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

Want to help us make a difference?
Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.
Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

We are looking for our next Head of Planning - North America, within our Supply Chain Team. The Head of Planning NORAM is responsible for providing strategic leadership across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Planning, Integrated Business Planning, Sales & Operations Planning, Planning Analytics, and Planning Master Data across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

This role is accountable for balancing customer service, inventory, manufacturing capacity, working capital, and profitability objectives while ensuring an integrated and aligned supply chain planning process across North America.

The position serves as the primary planning leader supporting executive decision making through scenario analysis, risk management, and business planning governance.

This position is located in Geneva, Illinois, United States. (Geneva, IL, US).

Compensation:

What We Offer:

• A highly collaborative team environment with ample room for career growth.
• Competitive pay, annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement contribution, and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Paid parental leave programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement program for select roles.
• Annual wellness benefit and wellness-centered programs

What You'll Do:

• Lead the North America Planning organization across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Planning, and Planning Analytics.
• Own and lead the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Develop and maintain a rolling 24- to 36-month demand and supply plan.
• Drive forecast accuracy improvement, forecast bias reduction, and demand sensing capabilities.
• Align commercial demand plans with manufacturing, procurement, transportation, warehousing, customer service, and supply chain strategies.
• Establish inventory policies, safety stock strategies, and replenishment methodologies.
• Lead executive supply chain reviews and provide recommendations regarding service, inventory, capacity, and risk trade-offs.
• Develop contingency plans and mitigation strategies for supply disruptions and demand volatility.
• Drive planning process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure planning master data governance and integrity.
• Leverage advanced analytics and digital planning tools to improve planning effectiveness.
• Partner with Finance to support annual budgets, forecasts, strategic plans, and working capital objectives.
• Identify and implement planning automation opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.

What You'll Need:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required. Master's degree (MBA or Supply Chain specialization) preferred. APICS/ASCM, CSCMP, CLTD, Six Sigma certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive planning and supply chain experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership and team management experience.
• Proven experience balancing customer service, inventory, and cost objectives.
• Experience leading integrated business planning, demand planning, supply planning, and inventory optimization programs.
• Experience in working capital management.
• Strength in data analytics and business intelligence.
• Expertise in ERP and Advanced Planning Systems.
• Experience supporting annual budget planning and leading multi-site operations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Leads the NORAM Planning organizationDirect management of Supply/Demand Planning and Supply Planning team members.Responsible for coaching, developing, and leading a high-performing planning organization.

Work Environment

• Office environment.
• Regular collaboration across geographically dispersed organizations throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
• Visits to manufacturing sites, warehouses, and office locations required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, and utilize standard office equipment.
• Ability to work effectively across manufacturing, warehouse, and office environments.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

• Full-time position.
• Days and flexible hours of work are required to meet facility demands.

Business Travel

• Up to 25% travel across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

AAP/EEO Statement

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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