Production Planning Manager

Who We Are At Lindt, we are a global fast-growing consumer goods company, enchanting the world with premium chocolate. We’re driven by our passion for excellence and go the extra mile ensuring that every Lindt experience is nothing short of exceptional. Our collective efforts are geared towards making a positive impact, not only in the world of premium chocolate but also in the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. Our company embraces a culture defined by the core values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where these principles drive our success. Position Purpose: Ensuring our supply chain has the right product available at the right time to provide excellent service to our customers. This individual manages a team responsible for the long to mid term planning, finite scheduling, and network deployment. The objective is to provide the optimal case fill to customers at the lowest cost possible with minimal waste. To achieve this the role will collaborate frequently across supply chain, manufacturing, and procurement teams. This is a hybrid role that requires three days per week in our Stratham, NH corporate office. Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities: Production Planning Develop the long and short term supply plans for all domestically produced and co-packed items. Oversees the detailed scheduling of production and co-packing plans. Provides inputs to the S&OP process regarding capacity and supply. Conducts root cause analyses and corrective actions to supply gaps or capacity constraints. Inventory & Deployment Planning Establishes the appropriate inventory strategy across the network to optimize service, cost, and waste targets. Oversees Deployment team to execute to the inventory strategy and targets above. Provides long and short term distribution plans to Warehouse and Transportation teams Other Responsibilities Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities through the tracking of key metrics in order to streamline processes, improve accuracy, efficiency, and stability within operations. Team development in proper and timely communication, training, setting and achieving goals, workload prioritization, and performance coaching. Maintain functional master data for effective system use. Qualifications & Requirements: Experience: 5-8 years of experience in supply chain management (within FMCG industry a plus) 3+ years of leadership experience preferred Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, coach, positively influence and train direct reports & peers Strong communication skills, both in written and verbal form Skills & Knowledge: Solid demonstrated knowledge of supply chain theory, planning systems and related processes Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite, SAP, IBP & PPDS Excellent problem-solving and project management skills Education: Bachelors degree in Business Management (preferred concentration in Supply Chain) Master’s degree preferred Other Requirements: APICS certification a plus Travel 5% Total Rewards: Compensation Range: $95,000 - $121,000 + Bonus Potential To learn more about our benefits visit https://jobs.lindtusa.com/total-rewards Lindt USA’s salary range reflects market rates based on our size, revenue, and location. Starting pay is determined using a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience as well as market conditions. A bonus and/or long-term incentive may be included as part of this compensation package. Lindt and Sprüngli is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law. Applicants for this position must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings as well. If you are looking to join a winning team and fast-track your career, contact us! Join us in our journey of excellence, impact, and growth #LifeAtLindt