Sales & Operations Planning Manager

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we are better with you.  

We are looking for a Sales & Operations Planning Manager to join our team and support the Natural Ingredients business in Turlock, California. The S&OP Manager will lead and execute Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) activities for the Group’s Natural Ingredients product lines. The purpose of this role is to align production resources across three facilities to optimize customer service levels, profitability and resource utilization. The S&OP Manager will work closely with the General Manager, Director of Sales, and Director of Operations to establish priorities and ensure proper execution.  This role will also design and improve systems and tools to facilitate modeling for demand planning and resource utilization. You’ll collaborate closely with the sales leadership to develop accurate demand plans while supporting the optimization of supply and inventory plans.

What you’ll do: 

• Develop and Lead S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) process to optimize the value chain relationships across company functions to deliver value and provide transparency to the business unit
• Coordinate and facilitate the monthly S&OP meetings to achieve the demand plan consensus including strategic, product, sales, and marketing activities as well as supply plan balance and constraints/gaps
• Provide leadership for plant scheduling team. Monitor the demand plan performance to allocate and optimize production resources
• Manage S&OP activities that provide analysis which drive business decisions relative to improving service level, profitability, efficiency and customer service via streamlining processes and cost savings projects (Continuous Improvement)
• Identify gaps to supply and demand alignment, leading teams to identify scenarios to mitigate and prepare recommendations for senior leadership review
• Measure, control, and improve S&OP plan accuracy through clearly defined metrics and help drive future decisions

What you’ll bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or relevant field. MBA or master’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years’ experience in Supply Chain (experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Inventory Planning in an environment of manufactured goods highly preferred).
• APICS Certification preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of ERP system process and key system functions related to demand planning, master scheduling and inventory management
• In depth experience running Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes

We offer: 

• An excellent salary, benefit offering, and development opportunities to include 401(k), stock purchase plans and more 
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond
• Work for a company that gives you a platform to do amazing things 
• Take your career to the next level

About Sensient

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Natural Ingredients 

Sensient Natural Ingredients is one of the largest producers and distributors in the world of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such as parsley, celery, and spinach. These ingredients are used in many of today's popular convenience foods. The Natural Ingredients unit is located in Turlock, California. 

The salary range for this position is $130,0000 - $150,000 USD. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions.  In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.  This position is also eligible for performance-based incentive pay. 

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the US without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 

RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at the Turlock, California facility and must reside in the area or be willing to commute. 

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies and will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions. 

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