Manager, Materials Planning

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

Retirement savings options

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. seeks a Materials Planning leader to oversee the supply plan for 20+ manufacturing locations and co-packers, coordinating with Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, and suppliers.

You will drive inventory reduction, supplier performance, and cost savings while guiding a talented planning team. The role requires a bachelor in a related field, 3+ years in supply planning, and 2+ years in people management, with strong SAP/APO and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required: preferably in supply chain, economics, finance, agri-business.
• 3+ years of supply planning, material planning, or sales forecasting.
• 2+ years of people management experience.
• Experience with SAP/APO or other supply planning software (SAP preferred).
• Strong ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Customer Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Finance.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Analytical and technical skills for automation opportunities.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative team leader with challenge-ready mindset.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
• Proven mentoring and development of talent.
• Proficiency in Excel-based analytics.
• Experience in strategic sourcing.
• Willingness to travel ~15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of planners and improve coordination of materials procurement across the network.
• Own the supply plan for 20+ manufacturing locations and co-packers.
• Oversee PO to delivery, including order fulfillment, shipping, receiving andInventory management.
• Determine capacity and constraint information between operations and sales/marketing.
• Maintain accurate costing and setup data in SAP; act for Director when absent.
• Develop and implement inventory reduction and warehousing programs.
• Create and maintain supplier KPI database; drive cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop sourcing strategies to balance quality, service and cost.

Skills

Supply planning

People management

SAP APO

Excel

Cross-functional work

Analytical skills

Strategic sourcing

Change management

Mentoring talent

Travel 15%

Education

Bachelor degree in supply chain/related

Tools

SAP APO

Excel

Job description

This position is responsible for ensuring the continuity of supply of raw and packaging materials to production facilities. This position will lead a team of planners and improve the coordination of materials procurement across the network to maximize customer service levels and minimize inventory levels/waste. They are responsible for developing the Materials Planning function for packaging and ingredients by creating integrated processes with Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, and outside suppliers to execute the function of planning/replenishment & for sourcing specific categories.

Materials Management: Accountable for the supply plan for multiple (currently 20+) manufacturing locations and a network of co-packers Oversee the supply chain from purchase order to delivery- including order fulfillment, shipping, receiving and inventory management for all packaging and materials- Owns the supply portion of the supply chain process Determine available production line capacity and constraint information between operations and sales/marketing Review Performance-to-Plan results and work with Operations to drive best in class results Accountable for maintaining accurate costing and set-up data within SAP Acts on behalf of the Director, Materials Management when absent. Troubleshoot issues as they arise.

Staff Development: Manage, motivate, train staff in accordance with CHG objectives and organizational requirements. Goal Setting Personal development Project management Project Management: Lead the development and implementation of inventory reduction programs, warehousing programs, and limit the exposure to excess inventory cost and waste while balancing service Identify and implement actionable savings opportunities to minimize product costs and maximize manufacturing yields. Create and maintain supplier KPI database Sourcing: Develop and implement sourcing strategies, policies, and practices throughout the company that ensure the correct balance of quality, service level, and lowest total cost.

Minimum Job Requirements: Education/Certifications: Bachelor degree required: preferably in supply chain, economics, finance, agri-business Experience: Minimum 3 years of supply planning, material planning, or sales forecasting Minimum of 2 years of people management CPG Experience Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience with SAP/APO or other supply planning software packages (SAP Preferred) Ability to work in a team environment between the functions of Operations, Customer Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Finance, and interact regularly with senior management regarding goals and accomplishments Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive team leader who welcomes challenges Experience leading continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives A proven track record of quickly identifying and resolving problem areas Self-motivated and strives for continuous improvement Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills required Flexibility and adaptive to a rapidly changing environment Proven ability in mentoring and developing talent Strong Excel-based PC analytic skills required Experience in strategic sourcing Influential change agent Travel- ~15% or as required High proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort: Work involves light exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, humidity, darkness, and/or noise. Moderate physical effort required such as standing, sitting, and walking in and around the office; the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; reaching, climbing, and kneeling as needed; utilizing fine dexterity, the ability to see, hear, and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette. Personal protective equipment, as defined by C.H. Guenther and Son, will be provided.

Expectations: Will demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality and Growth.

At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. The salary range for this role is: $90,000.00 - $144,000.00 USD Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location. C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds.

• We also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

AA/EEO/Drug-Free Employer

C.H. Guenther is a growing, privately owned corporation that has delivered high quality products, traditional flavors and our just “baked from scratch” taste since 1851. We are a leading supplier of baked and frozen food products; appetizers, snacks and soups; gravies, sauces and seasonings; biscuits and more for foodservice and consumer markets in North America and Europe. Our well-loved retail brands such as Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations. With a relentless pursuit of excellence, we develop innovative food solutions and create sustainable value for our people, our customers, and our communities. We accomplish this by deploying best in class capabilities and being an employer of choice. We strive for high-performance, with a positive attitude in all that we do. We are results driven, communicate openly and honestly, value diversity and foster long-term relationships. Our leaders are committed to nurturing our diverse talent, their ideas, and unique perspectives. We strive to harness the full potential of our most important resource – our people. Our heritage is driven by our commitment to the core values of integrity/respect, empowerment, accountability, collaboration, and agility. Our vision is to nourish society as a transformational leader in the future of food.

Join us in our purpose to create memorable moments through the power of food!