Sales & Operations Planning Manager
Trivium Packaging · Chicago, IL
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- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- Chicago, IL
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Sales & Operations Planning Manager
Trivium Packaging · Chicago, IL
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Job highlights
- Manage North American supply chain for Food & Specialties.
- Drive S&OP process across multiple departments.
- Optimize inventory and distribution networks.
- Assess and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Collaborate with diverse functional teams.
About the role
About Trivium Packaging
Trivium Packaging is a global leader in metal packaging with over sixty locations worldwide and nearly 8,000 employees. We serve diverse end markets including food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages. At Trivium, our people are the driving force behind our success, bringing expertise and talent to help us stand out. We achieve excellence through their commitment and drive, focusing on continuous improvement in all they do. Our collective goal is to be the number one choice for customers seeking sustainable metal packaging solutions.Job Summary
We are seeking a results-oriented Sales & Operations Planning Manager to manage resources for Trivium’s North American Food and Specialties (F&S) needs, driving our vision and meeting customer demands. This role is part of the America’s Procurement & Supply Chain team, reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, F & S. The manager will collaborate closely with Procurement, Finance, Commercial, Engineering, and Operations teams across Trivium to ensure a harmonious business rhythm division-wide. Key responsibilities include assessing and managing supply chain risks, monitoring and adjusting supply chain activities based on market conditions, and optimizing supply plans.Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end supply planning and distribution to ensure uninterrupted product availability while balancing demand, capacity, and cost.
- Stay informed of market trends, demand shifts, and internal constraints to anticipate risks and proactively adjust supply plans.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve supply gaps, escalating risks and constraints as needed to ensure continuity of supply.
- Lead root cause problem-solving (RCPA) for supply, inventory, and service issues to prevent recurrence and improve performance.
- Own and lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring cross-functional alignment between commercial, operations, procurement, engineering, finance, and customer service.
- Track, monitor, and optimize inventory levels across all plants and warehouses to meet safety stock targets without excess.
- Manage and project manage initiatives to reduce slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
- Coordinate distribution planning across the network to ensure optimal inventory positioning.
- Identify and drive cost savings opportunities through process improvements and optimization initiatives.
- Partner closely with procurement, warehousing, and logistics to ensure necessary materials, transportation, and warehouse capacity are available.
- Project manage all production transitions, including new product introductions, transfers, and obsolescence.
- Monitor and report on supply performance metrics, including inventory health, service levels, and delivery performance.
- Ensure robust business continuity and risk management plans are in place.
- Develop strong, collaborative relationships with plant leadership and cross-functional partners.
Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management; Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
- 6-10 years of professional experience, with specific experience in Supplier or Customer Relationship Management, Procurement, and/or Supply Chain.
- Clear understanding of procurement and supply chain management principles and best practices.
- Experience working in complex matrix environments, across functions and geography.
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills, and ability to partner with senior executives and their teams.
- Knowledge of production planning and understanding of inventory management as related to OCF.
- Experience independently building financial models and analyzing/combining data from multiple systems.
- Experience with SAP ERP systems for data entry and retrieval.
- Ability to accommodate travel up to 10%.
Skills & Competencies
- Intellectual curiosity and a ‘what if’ mindset; self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team environment.
- Ability to adapt quickly and work across multiple functions, cultures, and geographies.
- Excellent collaboration, team building, verbal communication, and listening skills.
- Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
- Ability to analyze facts in a well-structured manner to make informed decisions to generate business value.
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, Office, and Teams; SAP.
- On-line workflow collaboration tools such as SharePoint.
Key skills/competency
- Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Inventory Management
- Distribution Planning
- Risk Management
- Financial Modeling
- SAP ERP Systems
- Project Management
- Leadership
Skills & topics
- Sales and Operations Planning Manager
- Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Inventory Management
- Distribution Planning
- S&OP
- Logistics
- Operations Management
- Demand Planning
- Risk Management
- SAP
- Leadership
- Food Packaging
- Specialty Packaging
- North America
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in supply chain, procurement, and S&OP, using keywords from the job description.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize project management and cross-functional collaboration successes in your application.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with SAP, financial modeling, and problem-solving in supply chain.
- Demonstrate cultural fit: Express your intellectual curiosity and ability to work in a global, matrixed environment.
Technical preparation
Master SAP ERP for data analysis.,Practice building financial models.,Study supply chain and procurement principles.,Understand inventory management OCF impact.
Behavioral questions
Describe leading cross-functional teams.,How do you handle supply chain disruptions?,Give an example of process optimization.,How do you influence stakeholders?
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Sales & Operations Planning Manager role at Trivium Packaging?
- The primary focus of the Sales & Operations Planning Manager at Trivium Packaging is to manage and optimize the supply chain for the North American Food and Specialties division. This involves ensuring product availability, balancing demand with capacity, managing inventory, and mitigating risks.
- What qualifications are essential for the Sales & Operations Planning Manager position at Trivium Packaging?
- Essential qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a related field, 6-10 years of experience in supply chain or procurement, strong knowledge of S&OP principles, experience with SAP ERP systems, and demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
- How does Trivium Packaging foster collaboration for the Sales & Operations Planning Manager role?
- Trivium Packaging fosters collaboration by requiring the Sales & Operations Planning Manager to work closely with Procurement, Finance, Commercial, Engineering, and Operations teams across the division, ensuring alignment and smooth business operations.
- What is the expected travel for the Sales & Operations Planning Manager at Trivium Packaging?
- The Sales & Operations Planning Manager is expected to accommodate travel up to 10%, likely for site visits, meetings with cross-functional teams, or engagement with plant leadership.
- What kind of analytical and financial skills are needed for this role at Trivium Packaging?
- The role requires the ability to independently build financial models, analyze and combine data from multiple systems, and possess a clear understanding of inventory management principles related to OCF (Operating Cash Flow).
- How does Trivium Packaging approach risk management in its supply chain?
- Trivium Packaging emphasizes robust business continuity and risk management plans. This includes identifying supply chain risks, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing contingency planning, which is a key responsibility for the Sales & Operations Planning Manager.
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