ABOUT US:
Headquartered in Vernon, CA, we are a premium full spectrum manufacturer and distributor of fine food and beverage products. Family owned and operated since 1977, our Company offers more than 4,000 products to a variety of customers in both the food service and retail channels. We are committed to providing the highest quality food products with an unrelenting commitment to fresh, nutritious ingredients and promotion of eco-friendly business practices.
Job Summary:
The Vice President of Planning and S&OP is responsible for leading the company’s end-to-end Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to ensure effective demand forecasting, supply planning, production planning, inventory optimization, and supply chain execution. This leadership role is critical in aligning sales, operations to create an integrated strategy, improving customer service levels, reducing costs, and supporting business growth in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and lead the company’s S&OP process to align commercial, supply chain, finance, and operations functions.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration between Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Logistics to ensure a unified business plan.
- Provide strategic input to the executive team regarding supply chain capabilities, risks, and opportunities.
Planning & Forecasting:
- Oversee demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning, and capacity planning functions.
- Ensure accurate demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and sales inputs.
- Optimize production plans to meet service, cost, and inventory targets.
- Develop integrated supply and capacity plans that align with forecasted demand, production capabilities, labor constraints, and supplier capacities.
- Oversee master production scheduling and long-range capacity planning across all
manufacturing facilities.
- Lead contingency planning for raw material shortages, labor disruptions, or capacity
bottlenecks.
Inventory Optimization
- Develop inventory strategies that balance service levels, shelf-life constraints, and
working capital targets.
- Drive SKU rationalization and inventory segmentation initiatives.
- Monitor aging inventory and implement proactive measures to reduce waste,
obsolescence, and excess stock.
Process Ownership:
- Own the monthly S&OP cycle including pre-S&OP and executive S&OP meetings.
- Ensure S&OP process drives alignment between demand and supply while highlighting
risks, gaps, and trade-offs.
- Drive process standardization, documentation, and continuous improvement in S&OP
practices.
Performance & Analytics:
- Define and monitor KPIs such as forecast accuracy, fill rates, inventory turns, capacity
utilization, and customer service levels.
- Analyze S&OP data to drive decision-making and business insight.
- Implement advanced planning tools and analytics capabilities to improve visibility and
responsiveness.
People & Change Management:
- Lead and mentor a high-performing S&OP team including Demand Planners, Supply
Planners, and Analysts.
- Build a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration across planning
functions.
- Champion change management efforts related to S&OP transformation initiatives.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Experience:
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain or S&OP planning roles, preferably in the food or CPG manufacturing sector.
- Proven success in implementing or leading a mature S&OP process across a multi-site or multi-channel operation.
- Experience with ERP and advanced planning systems. Canopy a plus
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong strategic thinking and cross-functional leadership.
- Deep understanding of supply chain, manufacturing, and commercial functions.
- Exceptional communication, influencing, and facilitation skills.
- Data-driven decision-maker with advanced Excel and analytics capabilities.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
- Bias for action
- Team building
- Risk mitigation, logistics and warehouse optimization
Working Conditions:
- Office and manufacturing site visits required.
- Some travel may be necessary (domestic/international based on footprint).
- 10-20% Travel
Benefits Overview:
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401k
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In perso
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