Director, Integrated Business Planning - Sweet Baked Snacks
Your Opportunity as the Director, Integrated Business Planning- Sweet Baked SnacksThis individual will be responsible for the development of demand, supply, inventory, and production plans for the Sweet Baked Snacks business within The JM Smucker Company, both Operation sites and Co-Manufacturer. This role is highly cross functional and will partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and other Supply Chain functions in managing the planning and execution of the business.Location: Orrville, Corporate OfficesWork Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires.In this role you will: Planning & Inventory ManagementResponsible for the strategic development of the integrated planning process which will drive optimal customer service and profitabilityIdentify and implement industry best practices in demand planning, supply planning, deployment planning and inventory management to drive efficiency and operational effectivenessSafety Stock and Cycle Stock targetsSales and Operation PlanningDemand Forecast and Capacity optimizationManage integrated planning quality, cost and performance over the short and long term while appropriately managing riskManage Centralized planning for Bakeries and Co-manufacturersLong Range Rough Cut Capacity Planning by pack form/category via Operational capabilityManage MRP (Material Replenishment Planning) for all sitesEnsure that company objectives of case fill, inventory turns and product obsolescence are achieved Internal & External PartnershipsPartner with Sales and Marketing teams to create annual and seasonal inventory plans that enable the realization of budget and support product strategiesLTO (Limited Time Offer) Integrated planning processBCP (Business Continuity Plans) for targeted supply chainsPartner with operations personnel at the corporate and plant level to develop capabilities and plans that deliver service at best cost and meet inventory targetsC:D ratio targets - demonstrated Rates via Adherence and Attainment with PlantsSupport Supply optimization and expansion projectsPartner with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, VMI analyst on Sales Volume Forecasting for all key customer accountsCross functional Monthly Key Customer callsS&OP process with Marketing, Finance, and OperationsMaintain operational integrity, open communication channels and resolve issues effectively and promptlyPartner with the IS team to identify system enhancements in demand, supply, deployment and inventory planning in support of delivery of corporate objectivesInfluence key business partners in Sales, Marketing and Operations in support of improvements to systems and processPeople & Culture DevelopmentDevelop, coach and mentor key talent to build a world class integrated planning organizationResponsible to continue building technical capability within the organizationWhat we are looki...