Supply Planning and Optimization Manager, Manufacturing

Ventura Foods; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Vacation / PTO

Bonus program

Job summary

Ventura Foods is seeking a Supply Planning and Optimization Manager, Manufacturing, in Fort Worth, TX, to lead cross-functional supply chain initiatives that boost service, cost efficiency, and operations. The role partners across Planning, Operations, Commercial, Procurement, and Customer Service, driving strategic execution and centralized planning leadership.

The position is hybrid to the Fort Worth office, with opportunities to influence planning governance, SOPs, and performance metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management experience.
• APICS/ASCM certification preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred.
• ERP experience (e.g., JDE) for process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional supply chain initiatives to improve service, cost, and performance.
• Drive network-wide initiatives for OTIF, inventory, and cost improvements; define and monitor metrics.
• Lead change management to adopt new processes, tools, and ways of working across planning and commercial teams.
• Provide leadership for centralized planning and collaboration between Planning and Commercial.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Root cause analysis

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management/Supply Chain

5+ years of supply chain experience in manufacturing

PMP certification

2+ years of supervisory experience

APICS/ASCM certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., JDE)

Job description

Supply Planning and Optimization Manager, Manufacturing

Location: Fort Worth, TX, US, 76137

Position Summary:

Lead Cross-Functional Supply Chain initiatives that improve network service, cost, and operational performance. This role partners across Planning, Operations, Commercial, Procurement, and Customer Service to coordinate complex projects, remove organizational barriers and drive sustainable solutions. The position also provides leadership for the centralized planning role, strengthening collaboration between Planning and Commercial while supporting strategic execution across the organization. This role is HYBRID, to the Forth Worth, TX. office.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead complex supply chain and business transformation initiatives requiring coordination across manufacturing, planning, commercial, procurement, customer service, operations, and IT teams. Manage large-scale projects such as SKU transitions, network optimization efforts, simplification initiatives, and other strategic business priorities. Develop project charters, timelines, communication plans, stakeholder alignment strategies, and executive updates to ensure successful project execution and delivery of business benefits. Facilitate structured problem-solving through root cause analysis, risk assessment, corrective actions, and implementation of sustainable solutions.
• Drive network-wide initiatives focused on improving service (OTIF), inventory, cost performance (including destroyed product), and planning effectiveness.
  Define, monitor, and refine departmental and network metrics to ensure accountability, performance management, and achievement of business objectives. Translate complex operational and supply chain data into actionable insights and recommendations for leadership decision-making.
  Establish, standardize, and maintain best practices, SOPs, and governance processes that improve planning, collaboration, and operational execution across the network.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and leadership teams to prioritize opportunities, evaluate risks versus benefits, and align resources to strategic business objectives.
  Lead change management efforts that drive adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working across planning and commercial organizations. Coach, influence, and support planning teams to strengthen collaboration, improve execution, and achieve customer and network priorities.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Business Management, Supply Chain or closely related field required.
• At least 5 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management experience is required.
• 2+ years of supervisory or people management is preferred.
• APICS/ASCM certification is preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred.
• Experience of utilization of ERP system (like JDE) for optimizing business process.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of various aspects of supply chain planning including inventory optimization, supply and demand, prioritization, and down-time planning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, manage cross-functional priorities, and clear communication of complex issues.
• Proven track record of implementation and continuous improvement of processes leading to excellence in fulfillment and customer experience.
• Demonstrates a high degree of self-management, independently prioritizing work, making sound decisions, and delivering results with minimal supervision.

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world’s most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provideready-to-goproduct solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)

Our Culture
Our Culture reflects our commitment to treating every employee with respect and creating an environment where people can do their best work. We rely on a variety of strengths, backgrounds, and experiences across our teams to help us innovate, grow, and deliver for our customers. By fostering a workplace that is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in integrity, we continue to attract strong talent and meet the high expectations of a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas