At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we’ve seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world’s leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.
Fulfillment Planning Manager
Job Description
The Fulfillment Planning team plays a central role in maintaining efficient Operations and delivering for our customers in a high-growth environment. Our Planning Managers are responsible for end-to-end end-to-end production planning for our U.S. distribution centers, including addressing day-to-day operational risk, analytical problem-solving, and driving improvement of key performance indicators. We are looking for leaders with strong analytical and dive-deep skills, as well as excellent communication skills and executive presence, who can partner effectively with other leaders across functions to solve problems and execute high-level network decisions on a daily basis.
Job Responsibilities
- Own and manage of the on-time creation of daily production plans
- Track progress to and deviations from the plan, drive problem-solving and root cause analysis
- Assess and identify potential Operational risks; lead the discussion of risks and plan changes with other key business stakeholders such as Procurement, Logistics, HR and Operations leaders
- Utilize production planning tools and track performance to ensure the successful execution of production plans
- Take on projects to drive the continuous improvement of Fulfillment Planning tools and processes and complete them on schedule
- Manage the team of Fulfillment Planning Analysts
- Report to the Senior Fulfillment Planning Manager
Key Characteristics
- Thought leader in developing solutions to cross-functional operational challenges
- Capable of thinking strategically about high-level business impacts as well as being familiar with the details of deliverables
- Proven ability to adapt quickly in changing situations and to use data to drive the right results
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively develop cross-functional partnerships; open-minded, collaborative and team-oriented attitude
- Experience managing competing priorities and informing complex decision-making in an ambiguous environment
- Experience managing people and developing talent
- A commitment to professional integrity and ethics
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors or Associates Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Business/ Supply Chain preferred
- Organizational, project management skills, attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent interpersonal, math, and written/verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Google sheets and/or MS Excel required (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.).
- 3-5 years of experience in Production Planning or related positions that require cross-functional collaboration and data analysis to influence stakeholders
- [Preferred] Experience within a distribution center, logistics, or manufacturing environment
- [Preferred] Experience managing direct reports
Schedule
This is a full-time (40 hours, 5 days per week) role that requires working at least one weekend day. Possible schedules include:
- Sunday - Thursday
- Tuesday - Saturday
Exact days and hours worked are flexible.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive Salary & 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
- Generous parental leave of 16 weeks & PTO policy
- $0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans effective first day of employment
- 75% discount on your subscription to HelloFresh (as well as other product initiatives)
- Company sponsored outings & Employee Resource Groups
- Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company
CO Salary Range: $89,600-$112,000
About HelloFresh
We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers’ homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!
At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.
We want to adapt our processes and create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate our process. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with us in the application form.
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