Director – Integrated Planning & S&OP

Director, Integrated Planning & S&OP

company information

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based dairy company that produces nourishing and great-tasting milk-based products made using a patented cold-filtration process that removes some natural sugars while concentrating the protein and calcium naturally found in real cows’ milk.

Our line of delicious, lactose-free fairlife® products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk, which has 50% more protein and 50% less sugar than regular milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support one’s journey to better health. In partnership with The Coca-Cola Company®, fairlife ultra-filtered milk and Core Power high protein shakes are distributed throughout the United States (U.S.) and Canada; all other fairlife products are available in the U.S. To learn more about fairlife and its collection of products, please visit fairlife.com.

job purpose: The Director, Integrated Planning & S&OP is a key strategic leader within the End-to-End Planning team, leading Demand Planning, S&OP, and Network Supply Planning teams. This leader is responsible for leading and championing fairlife’s S&OP and S&OE planning cycles in partnership with Commercial, Finance, and Supply Chain Leadership while overseeing the development of fairlife’s Operating Forecast as our primary demand signal to drive supply plans and performance. Additionally, this role will work cross-functionally with key members of manufacturing, logistics, procurement, strategy, sales, finance, and commercial teams to ensure the strategic priorities of the business are met and executed.

responsibilities:

•  Lead the demand and supply planning teams inclusive of S&OP, demand planning, network supply planning, capacity planning, distribution, customer service, network raw materials, and network milk requirements planning.
•  Lead and champion fairlife’s S&OP/IBP planning cycles and S&OE routines in partnership with Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, and Executive stakeholders ensuring robust collaboration across functional areas to drive our operating strategy.
•  Mentor and develop a team of Supply Chain Planning Leaders and Contributors, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, partnership, and curiosity.
•  Direct and oversee the execution of supply chain planning strategies through precise execution to meet business and operational objectives, while ensuring inventory levels and supply chain costs are managed to target.
•  Identify continuous improvement opportunities across the supply and demand planning processes to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and uphold best-in-class planning principles.
•  Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Planning Operations to ensure plans are conducive to production efficiency, engineering requirements, and operating capabilities; and are aligned to our supply chain and operations strategy.
•  Partner with Commercial and Brand leadership on the development of the company’s operating forecast do drive demand requirements for the network supply chain.
•  Develop all aspects of network finished goods, materials, and milk supply strategy from supplier through to customer.
•  Refine information systems configurations/settings to drive a more integrated supply planning and material resource management system.
•  Demonstrate value through leadership, critical thinking and sound judgment in all situations. This leader will challenge existing status quos and provide thought-leadership to shape strategic priorities for supply chain.

skills/qualifications required:

•  Bachelor’s Degree in related field required; MBA preferred/relevant.
•  5-7 years of relevant experience in Supply Planning, Demand Planning, or related supply chain management fields.
•  3-5 years of progression in leadership, people management required with demonstrated people-first approach, mentoring individuals and building teams.
•  Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
•  Strong analytical skills and attention to detail required.
•  Strong data modeling, network design, and data visualization skills via Microsoft Excel, Anaplan, PowerBI/Tableau.
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
•  Ability to manage ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
•  SAP/Dynamics 365 experience preferred but not required.

position location: Chicago, IL

reports to: Sr. Director, End to End Planning

travel requirements: 20%