Director, Plant Planning and Execution

Cargill

. Direct master planning, material requirements planning, and production planning for teams assigned to production locations within the Starches, Sweeteners & Texturizers and Edible Oils businesses .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in master production planning, material requirements planning, and production scheduling within a complex supply chain environment. Proven ability to lead teams, develop strategies, and align operations with business objectives in a fast-paced setting.

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Master Production PlanningMaterial Requirements PlanningProduction SchedulingSupply Chain ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Master Production PlanningMaterial Requirements PlanningProduction SchedulingIntegrated Business PlanningInventory ManagementSupply Chain IntegrationLogistics CoordinationDemand MonitoringShort-Term PlanningCoaching and Talent Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationDecision-MakingCoachingCommunicationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

StarchesSweetenersTexturizersEdible OilsFSQRS&OERegulatory EnvironmentSupply ChainOperationsProcurement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct master planning, material requirements planning, and production planning for teams assigned to production locations within the Starches, Sweeteners & Texturizers and Edible Oils businesses
Ensure integration of manufacturing plans, processes, and programs
Oversee master production, production scheduling, and material requirements planning across a large network
Develop strategies from the Integrated Business Planning Planning Process for short-term planning, production, and material requirements over a 0–12 week horizon
Monitor supply and demand, identify inventory gaps, and prioritize critical customer demand
Monitor late production, inventory stockouts, supply delays, and logistics or transportation disruptions
Align priorities with plant supply chain, supply and inventory, operations, FSQR, procurement, sales, product line management, and transportation leadership
Oversee the S&OE formal process and address near-term shortages, revenue opportunities, priorities, constraints, and decisions
Develop plans and deliver results in a fast-changing business or regulatory environment
Lead and develop experienced professionals and supervisors, including coaching and talent management decisions
Collaborate with managers and supervisors to align staff selections with current and future needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of six years of related work experience
Ability to travel up to 20%
Master's degree preferred
Ten years of experience with at least five in material requirements planning, master production planning, or production scheduling preferred
Three years of supervisory experience preferred
Applicants must not require work visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation support may be provided
Eligible for a discretionary incentive award based on company and personal performance