Head of Planning

Roquette; Alabama; On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual performance bonus

Benefits package

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Roquette, a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients, seeks a Head of Planning - North America to lead Demand, Supply, Production, Inventory planning and IBP across the US, Canada and Mexico from our Geneva, IL office.

You will drive forecast accuracy, align commercial plans with manufacturing, and manage planning master data while guiding a high-performing NORAM team through complex multi-site operations. Competitive compensation and strong benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years planning and supply chain experience.
• Experience leading IBP, demand & inventory optimization; multi-site US/Canada/Mexico a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NORAM Planning organization across Demand, Supply, Production and Inventory Planning.
• Own and lead IBP and S&OP processes monthly.
• Develop and maintain rolling 24–36 month demand and supply plans.
• Drive forecast accuracy, bias reduction and demand sensing capabilities.
• Align commercial demand with manufacturing, procurement, transport, and warehousing.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Forecasting

Data analytics

ERP systems

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

MBA or Supply Chain specialization

APICS/ASCM, CSCMP, CLTD, Six Sigma certification

Tools

Advanced Planning Systems

ERP software

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:

The current salary range for this role is estimated to be $132,000 - $198,000. In addition, this position may also earn performance-based incentive compensation. The posted range reflects the compensation framework for the role. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal equity.

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 organization Direct 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