Senior Supply Planner

Quality, efficiency, and safety all play a big role in our work at Danone. Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for the Supply Chain team. We are currently looking to hire a Senior Supply Planner based in Louisville, CO!

The role of a Supply Planner is multifaceted and critical to ensuring the smooth operation of our supply chain. As a Supply Planner, you collaborate closely with various internal and external parties. Your primary objective is to create production plans that align with the overall supply strategy, considering factors such as production capacity and raw material availability.

Supply Planners act as a bridge between various stakeholders. You will engage with internal teams-such as production, logistics, and quality control-to ensure seamless execution of the supply plan. Simultaneously, you collaborate with external partners, including suppliers and contract manufacturers, to maintain a steady flow of materials and finished goods.

Reporting functionally to the Supply Planning Manager, you play a pivotal role in achieving operational excellence and maintaining customer fulfillment. Your ability to navigate complex supply chain dynamics, anticipate bottlenecks, and proactively address challenges directly impacts the organization's overall performance.

Main functional relations

Planning, Purchasing, Customer Service, R&I, Brand, PMO, 3PMs, 3PLs, external suppliers and vendors.

Responsibilities

Regularly review and maintain finished goods inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet customer demand. Escalate any significant impacts or deviations from expected inventory levels to relevant stakeholders.
• Authorize production orders and/or purchase orders, coordinating with third-party manufacturers (3PMs) and vendors. Effectively communicate order details to 3PMs and vendors, ensuring timely execution. Coordinate shipments, document sharing, certification applications, etc. as needed
• Review manufacturer's production and/or shipment schedules, identifying errors or changes. Update internal data systems promptly based on schedule adjustments to maintain accuracy.
• Collaborate with Material Planners to receive updates on material availability and any needed schedule changes.
• Follow and challenge international material planning as needed and take initiative to solve any roadblocks.
• Create comprehensive production plan forecasts, considering demand, lead times, and capacity constraints. Communicate production plans effectively to all relevant parties and proactively address any capacity challenges.
• Manage products through entire lifecycle, from launches to discontinuations, securing fulfillment while reducing waste.
• Assist Supply Planning Manager with new item risk assessments, end of life waste mitigation, and shelf life and/or obsolescence calculations and reporting. Work with internal partners to manage risk and impacts.
• Review BOM changes, ensuring accurate representation of components and communicate BOM updates as needed.
• Actively track and communicate key performance indicators, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain high standards of performance. Aide in developing and reporting on various KPIs.
• Review error reports and lead efforts to resolve any supply chain issues promptly.
• Review and seek approval for any additional costs as needed to maintain raw material or FG supply and approve invoices related to planning activities.
• Support the training of new employees or assist with any shifts in responsibilities within the planning team.
• Track and report full chain inventory levels, working to balance stock, warehouse space, and fulfillment targets.
• Complete ad hoc evaluations or scenario planning for a wide range of situations as needed.
• Lead and manage projects as needed, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure results.

The base compensation range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.

Profile & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or other business field.
• 5-8 years of experience in a Supply Chain function, preferably in the consumer-packaged goods industry.
• Self-finisher and independent, able to work autonomously and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail and process oriented, organized work ethic.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Resourceful and collaborative team player.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Excel and Power BI. Python or other programming language a plus
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP & APO) strongly preferred.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to organize complex situations into manageable tasks while achieving predefined goals and objectives.
• Proactively approaches problem-solving and navigates uncertainty to drive successful outcomes.
• APICS or other Supply Chain skill certifications certification a plus.

At Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America doesn't just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.

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