Senior Manager, Global Planning & Logistics

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

TITLE: Senior Global Logistics & Planning Manager

LOCATION: Proximity to Work in Alsip IL US, Scarborough, CAN, or

Monterrey MX Hybrid Role with average 1-2 days/week in office

COMP RANGE: $100,000 - $130,000/year plus bonus

Griffith Foods is hiring a Senior Global Logistics & Planning Manager to be responsible for establishing and implementing global guidelines and processes for the Planning & Logistics function at all our Griffith Foods, Custom Culinary and Terova locations. This role is to provide consistent quality of service and market competitiveness through processes and systems while bringing creative solutions to the individual operations to deliver reliable customer service while balancing inventory and cost.

This position builds collaborative partnerships across the Planning & Logistics function, with our service providers, and provides insights and assistance to suppliers and customers worldwide on how to optimize Planning & Logistics services.

As a Senior Global Logistics & Planning Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and maintain global planning and logistics policies and procedures.
• Provide analytical support for demand planning, S&OP processes, production scheduling, procurement, and capacity planning/utilization. Leverage models and tools to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and validate global requirements for potential contract manufacturers and external warehouses. Support contract renewals and onboarding processes to ensure alignment with operational needs.
• Serve as global champion and facilitator and implementation support of key technologies such as Blue Yonder (demand planning/scheduling), Dynamics 365 ERP, and S&OP systems to improve process consistency and performance.
• Identify and develop GPS/Lean opportunities in warehousing, transportation, and planning/scheduling to enhance global supply chain efficiency.
• Maintain centralized reporting and data for planning, logistics, and warehousing globally by partnering with information management to build/maintain models used for analytics.
• Support the Global Sustainability initiative by tracking sustainability related metrics, identifying improvement areas, and collaborating with 3rd-party logistics providers and regional teams to implement sustainable transportation practices.

• Enjoy developing solutions for Planning and Logistics tools to support global enterprise forecasting, scheduling, inventory control, transportation, and sustainability
• Passion for rolling out of Global initiatives for transportation, Blue Yonder, and Dynamics WMS for warehousing, scheduling, and demand planning.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce costs, improve service and customer satisfaction.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related.
• 5-8 years' experience in Global Planning/Logistics function with emphasis on Global Supply Chain process and tools, negotiation skills, building of collaborative relationships and team building capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret operational data, develop models, and track key performance metrics.
• Proficiency in English to communicate effectively with global teams.
• Must be able to travel internationally up to 15%.

• Master's Degree in Operations or Supply Chain Management or an MBA.
• Supply Chain certifications (e.g., APICS or ISM certification such as CSCP, CPIM, and or CPSM) are desirable.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or equivalent.
• Experience with Blue Yonder Demand Planning and Scheduling system or equivalent.