Sr. Supply Planner

Ferrara Candy Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Ferrara is seeking a Sr. Planner in Operations to coordinate Integrated Business Planning, Network Capacity Planning and Supply Planning. You will work with senior leadership to align manufacturing, commercialization, and supply activities over 5 months to 3 years, providing insights in IBP and related reviews.

You will facilitate site reviews, lead cross-functional meetings, and deliver reporting using SAP, Excel, and Power BI to drive capacity improvements and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• Analytical mindset with ability to manipulate data to provide insights.
• SAP experience preferred, but not required.
• Power BI experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate IBP Site Review and Manufacturing Review meetings, including creating agenda, preparing PowerPoint slides, updating Excel documents, taking notes and following up.
• Lead cross-functional meetings with stakeholders to align interests and drive change in the organization.
• Perform ad hoc analysis in Excel to support IBP and Network Capacity Planning; document findings, prepare reports and make recommendations.
• Perform ad hoc work in SAP (will learn on the job, minimal complexity).
• Improve data quality by participating in data clean-up activities.
• Create and distribute essential Operations reporting using SAP/Excel/Power BI.
• Initiate supply chain projects through the project leader role.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Writing skills

Listening skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox’s Burton’s, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we’re loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people. Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place.

Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products.

In the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®. In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar & Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago. Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities.

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

The Sr. Planner will work in Operations, in particular related to Integrated Business Planning process, Network Capacity Planning and Supply Planning. This Sr. Planner will have exposure to senior leadership in meetings, and will be responsible for coordinating initiatives throughout a cross-functional team. The Sr. Analyst will bring together manufacturing, commercialization and supply planning activity in the 5 month to 3 year time frame to provide insights to the business regarding mid to long term capacity. This will come to life within the IBP process in Plant Site Reviews, Manufacturing Review and Supply Chain Review.

Ways you will make a difference

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Facilitate IBP Site Review and Manufacturing Review meetings including: creating agenda, preparing PowerPoint slides, updating Excel documents, taking notes and following up. These meetings will “tell the story” of our capacity outlook from 5 months to 3 years and drive meaningful actions to ensure Ferrara is poised to support the business objectives.
• Leading cross-functional meetings with stakeholders to align interests and drive change in the organization
• Perform ad hoc analysis in Excel to support IBP and Network Capacity Planning. Document findings, prepare reports and make recommendations
• Perform ad hoc work in SAP (will learn this on the job, minimal complexity)
• Improve data quality by participating in data clean-up activities
• Create and distribute essential Operations reporting using SAP/Excel/Power-BI
• Initiate supply chain projects through the project leader role

Skills that will make you successful

• Microsoft Excel (pivot tables a plus, could learn, VBA a plus)
• Microsoft PowerPoint – able to put together basic presentations
• Writing skills – can write simple ideas briefly
• Listening skills – can listen well and take notes

Experiences that will support your success

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field
• Analytical mindset – ability to manipulate and analyze data to provide insights
• SAP experience preferred, but not required
• Power BI experience preferred, but not required

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $ 81,225 - $ 113,715 annually.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.