Senior EM Operations Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Oversee a team of material and supply planners within a specific category.

• Ensure that mid- to long-term production and material strategies are established for designated plants and lines.

• Develop comprehensive short- and long-term end-to-end supply chain plans for both internally and externally sourced items.

• Manage, mentor, and cultivate the growth of the team.

• Achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as customer fill rate, finished goods inventory goals, and waste reduction targets.

• Collaborate with the manufacturing, marketing, sales, materials, and replenishment departments.

• Ensure performance aligns with master and detailed schedules, long-range plans, capacity considerations, and material requirement plans utilizing system tools.

• Engage in supply review preparation and escalate any issues that arise.

• Support and implement planning enhancements aimed at boosting customer fill rate, inventory targets, and minimizing waste.

• Participate in and/or lead supply review meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is mandatory.

• A degree in Business, Operations Management, Planning, Logistics, or a similar field is preferred.

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience is required.

• Extensive experience in supply chain, economics, finance, or logistics is essential.

• Strong business acumen, particularly in an FMCG/CPG setting, is preferred.

• Proven experience in facilitating supply reviews and participating in an Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycle.

• Familiarity with best practices in supply planning and end-to-end supply chain concepts is necessary.

• A readiness to learn new methodologies and be actively engaged with data and systems is expected.

• Capability to influence cross-functional teams and enhance planning processes.

• Proficiency in building cohesive teams.

• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills are required.

• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Highly competitive bonus program with the potential for exceeding targets based on individual performance and company outcomes.

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.

• Wellness and family support initiatives.

• Life and disability insurance options.

• Retirement savings plans available.

• Paid leave offerings.

• Educational assistance programs.

• Generous paid holidays and vacation time.

• Numerous benefits that are subsidized or fully covered by the organization.