Supply Planning Manager

Smithfield Support Services Corp; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Training & development

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Supply Planning Manager to oversee supply management across categories and lead a team of planners. You will align mid-to-long term plans with manufacturing and working capital needs, balancing demand, capacity and inventory to optimize efficiency.

You will guide master scheduling, product replenishment and inventory strategies across the distribution network, driving KPIs and collaborating with partners to mitigate risks and improve continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
• Experience handling highly complex networks within supply planning, inventory control, logistics management and/or manufacturing production.
• Experience with Advance Planning Systems (Logility/JDA/APO/etc.) is required.
• Strong communications skills (oral and written) with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Project management & process improvement mindset/experiences.
• Hands-on experience with modeling, analysis & simulation tools.
• Ability to multitask and deal with ambiguity.
• Experience with SAP and related supply chain applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure master scheduling, product replenishment, and inventory management metrics are met.
• Identify action items, marshal resources, and follow up on supply planning issues.
• Oversee and optimize inventory levels at distribution centers and plants.
• Manage factors to achieve the targeted customer order fill rate of 98.5%.
• Drive initiatives to reduce inventory alert levels and distress sales.
• Lead the enforcement and use of capacity planning models.
• Support marketing and sales with capacity planning for new business simulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align inventory with strategy.
• Identify future capacity constraints and address with resources.
• Engage with demand management, manufacturing, quality, warehousing, and transportation teams to resolve issues.
• Oversee escalation and contingency planning protocols.
• Drive a positive employee experience through leadership and coaching.

Skills

Team management

Project leadership

Communication

Modeling & simulation

Multitasking

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

5+ years experience

Tools

Logility

JDA

APO

SAP

Job description

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet.

With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. The Supply Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing Supply Management across assigned categories and planners, ensuring seamless coordination and optimization. In this role, you will align mid-term to long-term supply plans with near-term manufacturing and working capital requirements, striking the perfect balance between demand, production capacity, and inventory efficiency. Leading a team of supply planners, you will manage master production scheduling, finished goods, work-in-process inventory, excess and obsolete stock, and finished goods replenishment throughout the distribution network. Your responsibilities will include driving key performance metrics such as customer order fill rate, distress to sales ratio, and Days on Hand/Working Capital. You will provide essential guidance and leadership to your team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Acting as a liaison with business partners, you will ensure smooth coordination on all supply chain-related projects. By leveraging data-driven insights, you will optimize processes, mitigate risks, and enhance operational effectiveness. Effective communication with business and manufacturing partners is crucial, as you will address capacity constraints and ensure production efficiency. If you are an analytical thinker with strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail, this is an excellent opportunity to lead supply planning at Smithfield Foods and make a meaningful impact on the industry.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• You will ensure that master scheduling, product replenishment, and inventory management metrics are consistently met, maintaining operational efficiency and supply chain stability.
• You will identify action items, marshal resources, and actively follow up on supply planning issues to drive timely resolutions.
• You will oversee and optimize inventory levels at distribution centers and plants by implementing strategic stocking policies, including seasonal builds and coordinated storage strategies, ensuring seamless product availability.
• You will manage key business factors to ensure the targeted customer order fill rate of 98.5% is consistently achieved.
• You will drive initiatives to reduce inventory alert levels and minimize inventory distress sales across assigned product categories, optimizing stock availability.
• You will lead the enforcement and utilization of capacity planning models, enhancing efficiency and ensuring seamless production flow.
• You will support and provide strategic direction to marketing and sales, advising on capacity availability and limitations for both existing and new business simulations, enabling informed decision‑making.
• You will collaborate with cross‑functional partners to ensure inventory is effectively managed within constraints and aligned with business strategy.
• You will proactively identify potential future capacity constraints and bottlenecks, addressing them with the appropriate organizational resources to maintain smooth operations.
• You will actively engage with demand management, manufacturing, quality, warehousing, and transportation teams to resolve finished goods issues and analyze consumption patterns.
• You will oversee the escalation process, developing and monitoring contingency planning protocols to mitigate risks and ensure operational continuity.
• Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
• Experience and a proven successful track record of handling highly complex networks within supply planning, inventory control, logistics management and/or manufacturing production, required.
• Experience with Advance Planning Systems (Logility/JDA/APO/etc.) is required.
• Strong communications skills (oral and written), with a proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate with business stakeholders at multiple levels of management.
• Project management & process improvement mindset/experiences.
• Hands on experience with modeling, analysis & simulation tools.
• Ability to multitask and deal with ambiguity.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Can analyze process needs and balance competing interests; plus determine the resources needed to meet objectives.
• Works well under pressure with limited supervision, and can make immediate value‑based decisions.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Requires travel, up to 20% of the time.
• Experience with SAP and its related supply chain applications, preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Capable of sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Able to travel as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Relocation Package Available

The expected pay range for this position is $85,000 - $120,000 annually. Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.

No EEO Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.