Manager, Global Demand Planning Planning Process

McCain Foods; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Global Supply Chain Planning Process to lead the modernization of supply chain capabilities. This pivotal role involves driving technology solutions, ensuring effective change management, and collaborating with global experts to create industry-leading systems. If you're results-driven and passionate about continuous improvement, this opportunity allows you to make a tangible impact on a global scale within a dynamic and inclusive organization.

Benefits

Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Retirement Savings Benefits

Leave Support (Medical, Family, Bereavement)

Company-Supported Volunteering Time

Mental Health Resources

Qualifications

• 5 years of supply chain planning or related experience.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive technology and process solution design for specific areas.
• Ensure alignment between ERP and planning technology solutions.

Skills

Supply Chain Planning

Process Mapping

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

ERP Deployment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Blue Yonder

Kinaxis

Job description

Position Title: Manager, Global Supply Chain Planning Process

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Oakbrook Terrace

Grade:1A

Requisition ID:33816

At McCain Foods, we know the importance that food plays in people's lives – bringing people, families, and communities together. As we embark on a strategic digital transformation journey, the role of Manager, Supply Chain Planning Process will be pivotal in modernizing our supply chain planning capabilities across McCain Foods.

Reporting to the Director of Global Supply Chain Planning Transformation, the successful candidate will represent a specific function (e.g., demand planning, aggregate supply planning, detailed scheduling) throughout the implementation of best-in-class technology. They will be the subject matter expert in this field and will link all solution design decisions to the globally consistent process. This critical team member will need to step in, roll up their sleeves, and get into the details of solution design. If you are ready to make a tangible impact on a global scale, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead within one of the world's premier food companies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive technology and process solution design for their specific area of focus

• Ensure adequate testing is completed for specific area of focus

• Recognize change management requirements and partner with organizational change management team to develop plan and manage the change process

• Bring internal perspectives, external benchmarks, and industry trends to solution design to create an industry-leading technology solution

• Translate business requirements and priorities into user friendly system capabilities

• Ensure alignment between ERP and planning technology solution design and the globally consistent S&OP process

• Engage with global and regional subject matter experts in their specific area of focus and incorporate feedback into the overall solution design

• Prioritize system usability and end user adoption in the design of the system

• Provide escalation of cross-functional decisions to Transformation Leadership Team

Required Experience and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 5 years of supply chain planning or related experience

• Knowledgeable on process mapping and design

• Ability to translate business requirements into technology solutions

• Ability to work collaboratively across several functions and regions

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify gaps and propose solutions

• Continuous improvement mindset with a bias towards action

• Experience with successful deployment of ERP and/or planning technology ( e.g. SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis,etc )

Personal Qualifications:

• Results-driven and process improvement-focused with a strong propensity for excellence.

• Meticulous and detail-oriented with a bias towards quality.

• Proven communication skills with an ability to engage both executive-level management and operational teams effectively.

• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a willingness to challenge the status quo.

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Compensation Package:$105,000 - $137,000annually + bonuseligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs.

Benefits: At McCain,we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employeesare eligible for the following benefits:health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacationandholidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role.Additional benefit details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job Family:Supply Chain & Logistics
Division:Global Finance
Department:Supply Chain Transformation
Location(s): US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace || US - United States of America : Illinois : Chicago || US - United States of America : Illinois : Lisle

Company:McCain Foods USA, Inc.