Manager, Supply Chain Planning

The J.M. Smucker Co.

. Manage KPI scorecard measures for fill rate, product obsolescence, and inventory levels .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeOrrville • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management, and Production Planning, with a strong focus on process improvements and strategic decision-making. Proficient in managing cross-functional relationships and leading projects to optimize supply chain efficiency.

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Supply Chain PlanningInventory ManagementProduction PlanningAPICS CertificationMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Inventory ManagementSupply PlanningProduction PlanningProcess ImprovementsKPI ManagementCapacity PlanningScenario AnalysisData AnalysisProject ManagementBusiness Continuity Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsInitiativeAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointSpotfireIBP System

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS Certification

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainSales and Operations PlanningCross-Functional CollaborationProduction PlanningInventory Levels

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage KPI scorecard measures for fill rate, product obsolescence, and inventory levels
Manage and develop the 24-month production plan to maximize shared-capacity output, build appropriate inventory for seasonal peaks, and ensure critical raw materials are available
Evaluate supply sufficiency for incremental sales growth, new distribution, and innovation
Develop relationships with Plant Management and Raw Material planners to support and train Production Planning and Inventory targets
Develop Business Continuity Plans for seasonal capacity constraints and planned capacity downtime
Implement IBP strategic decisions, including inventory goals and sourcing decisions
Provide Tier One support for IBP system enhancements, prioritization, testing, and implementation
Manage Supply Planning workstreams for Marketing and Operational initiatives
Manage project-specific planning requirements with cross-functional liaisons
Support sourcing changes, inventory builds, line assignments, and system maintenance
Maintain business continuity while managing costs related to product transitions and inventories
Manage direct report performance and career framework objectives
Support the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process through strategic planning, supply reviews, capacity-gap analysis, supply assumptions, and scenario analysis
Communicate supply decisions and recommendations to cross-functional areas
Provide Supply Chain process and system expertise and manage process improvements
Train users on supply chain system implementation
Manage supply-chain acquisition activities as functional project lead
Conduct SA series, develop integration recommendations, manage deployment and production-planning activities, conduct testing, deliver training, and provide on-site cutover and ongoing support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
At least 5 years prior experience in inventory management, supply planning or production planning
Ability to anticipate business challenges
Ability to develop and recommend process and system improvements
Ability to solve problems and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Excellent analytical/evaluation skills; attention to details
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Spotfire
Self-motivated, takes initiative; good follow-up
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to travel less than 10% of time
APICS certification
Experience working with operations
Prior training development and presentation skills
Ability to build / maintain effective relationships between corporate and plant functional areas
Recognized as internal expert to business customers in the area of Supply Chain planning
Ability to differentiate areas of responsibility and when to elevate to appropriate level of organization for effective/efficient decision making
Depth of knowledge in specific supply chain and broad working knowledge of other supply chains and functional areas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Supporting employees' physical, emotional, and financial needs
Hybrid work arrangement
Equal opportunity employment