Supply Planning Manager

McCormick & Company; Cockeysville (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

McCormick & Company in Hunt Valley, MD, is hiring a Supply Planning Manager for a hybrid role. You will lead the IBP process for the US BFS business, coordinating with the BFS Executive Leadership Team to drive growth and service customers.

We seek 5+ years in planning, strong SAP and Excel skills, and the ability to influence senior levels across functions. This role manages a team and requires exceptional communication and collaboration across distributed sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (SC, business, engineering).
• 5+ years in materials planning, inventory or supply chain planning.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication to convey priorities, risks and recovery actions.
• Able to work in a matrixed environment balancing planning and plant needs.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis for shortages/inventory issues.
• Able to prioritize across multiple plants, portfolios, and demands.
• Experience with geographically distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead US BFS IPB process; chair weekly S&OE meetings; balance cost, cash and service.
• Plan for complex, high-volume segments across USBFS and USCPD with ops partners.
• Serve as single contact between commercial and supply chain; aid trade-off decisions.
• Manage and develop direct reports; provide coaching and guidance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Prioritization

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification

Tools

SAP

APO

S/4

Microsoft Excel

Job description

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments - and we're only getting started. At McCormick, we're always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees - all 14,000 of us across the world - are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire an Supply Planning Manager immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

What We Bring To The Table

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you'd expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

Position Overview

The Supply Planning Manager will serve as the primary planning leader for the US BFS Business. This ~$800M business spans across Condiments, Spice/Extract, and Specialty categories. This leader will oversee the IBP process for USBFS, working directly with the BFS Executive Leadership Team to support growth targets and service our customers. This role requires strong communication and influencing skills with the senior levels across the organization

Responsibilities

• Lead US BFS IPB Process. Organize and Chair weekly S&OE meetings. Lead in balancing of cost, cash, and service while enabling business to deliver commitments
• Planning responsibilities for complex and high-volume segment across USBFS and USCPD portfolio. Partner with site planning and operations in the development of weekly supply plans.
• Serve as single point of contact between commercial team and supply chain. Primary communicator from supply to cross-functional teams. Enable trade-off decisions and scenarios when obstacles arise.
• Manage and develop direct report(s) Provide coaching and guidance to direct report(s).
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or similar)
• 5+ years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, supply chain planning, or manufacturing support
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey priorities, risks, and recovery actions to plant leadership and cross-functional partners
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment, balancing direction from Planning leadership with day-to-day plant needs
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills focused on material shortages, inventory issues, and execution gaps
• Ability to prioritize work across multiple plants, portfolios, and competing demands
• Working with geographically distributed teams and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other supply chain-related certifications
• Experience in SAP, APO, S/4

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.