Supply Planning Manager

Agropur; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 107,800 - 134,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range provided

Job summary

Agropur is seeking a Supply Planning Manager to convert demand forecasts into executable manufacturing and material supply plans across seven US sites and one external co-packer. You will drive IBP/SIOP processes, align production scheduling with demand, and optimize service levels, inventory, and cost while considering labor and material constraints.

You will lead a team of planners, collaborate with Purchasing and Finance, and own KPIs like OTIF, inventory turns, and capacity utilization.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of experience managing a network of multiple manufacturing sites in supply planning.
• Must know MRP and capacity planning well.
• 5+ years operating within SIOP/IBP and S&OE frameworks.
• Minimum 3 years of direct reports management.

Responsibilities

• Develop master supply plans from demand forecasts to drive site-level finite schedules.
• Lead rough-cut capacity planning considering labor, equipment uptime, and cheese aging requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Demand Planning, Purchasing, and Finance to align objectives.

Skills

Multi-site planning

Advanced Excel

MRP & capacity planning

SIOP/IBP & S&OE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Job Type: Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means a commitment to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance.

The Supply Planning Manager is responsible for converting demand forecasts into executable manufacturing and material supply plans that balance customer service, inventory investment, capacity utilization, and cost. This role leads supply planning across seven manufacturing sites in the US and one external co‑packer, ensuring feasible plans aligned with labor, equipment, and material (including Milk) constraints. The Supply Planning Manager plays a critical role in the IBP/SIOP and S&OE processes, driving alignment between Production Scheduling, Demand Planning, Purchasing, and Finance to support business objectives.

Context To Maximize Your Impact

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with 7% company contributions
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement Opportunities
• Salary range: $107,800 - $134,800 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position)

Where You Will Drive Value

Manufacturing & Production Planning

• Manage master supply plans driven by demand and inventory targets that can be translated into finite schedules at the site level
• Lead rough cut capacity planning by evaluating operational, material, and storage constraints alongside cheese aging requirements
• Understand site‑level constraints including labor, equipment uptime, changeovers, and yield losses
• Balance production efficiency with customer service and inventory objectives
• Support make‑to‑stock and make‑to‑order environments as applicable

Materials & Inventory Management

• Partner with material purchasing to ensure availability of raw materials and packaging components
• Optimize and manage inventory policy across manufacturing and distribution nodes
• Drive reduction of excess, obsolete, and slow‑moving inventory

Integrated Business Planning (IBP / SIOP)

• Own and lead the monthly supply review within the IBP/SIOP process
• Assess long‑term capacity requirements and constraints (labor, equipment, Milk)
• Develop scenario plans and trade‑off recommendations covering service, cost, inventory, and capacity
• Develop rough‑cut capacity plans with financial outlooks

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Track and improve KPIs such as:
• OTIF
• Schedule attainment & adherence
• Inventory turns and days of supply
• Capacity utilization
• Lead root‑cause analysis for service failures or production shortfalls
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, responsiveness, and execution
• Support ERP planning system enhancements

People Leadership

• Lead and develop supply planners
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the planning team

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience managing a network of multiple manufacturing sites in a supply planning capacity
• Strong working knowledge of MRP and capacity planning
• At least 5 years of experience operating within SIOP/IBP and S&OE frameworks
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing direct reports
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar certification
• Understanding of demand planning practices within the monthly S&OP cycle

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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