Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for optimizing supply chains and driving business growth? Join Sun Foods as our S&OP Manager and lead the charge in aligning sales, operations, and financial strategies to shape the future of the rice industry.

SunFoods

SunFoods, a rice milling, distribution and marketing company, was established in 2008. SunFoods is the owner of the Hinode brand, which was created by the California-based Rice Growers Association in the 1930s. Hinode is based in the Central Valley of California where rice has been produced for over 100 years. With international partners in rice growing regions around the world, Hinode offers a full range of domestic and imported rice varieties and is growing significantly.

What You Will Do

As the S&OP Manager, you will be working with Sales & Marketing to create accurate sales volume and value forecasts and Supply Chain planning for local production and imported products, ensuring product availability, supply chain delivery and cost management. To be successful in this role you will need to cultivate strong and effective partnerships with internal stakeholders and have a customer-centric mindset.

Responsiblities:

Design and implement effective S&OP processes to align sales, operations, and financial plans over the 3 - 24-month horizon.
Ensure the S&OP process supports the company’s strategic goals and objectives.
Facilitate regular SunFoods S&OP meetings with key stakeholders from sales, marketing, finance and operations.
Foster high support and collaboration and communication across departments to develop integrated business plans.
Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer demand partners to forecast future demand and adjust plans based on market changes and emerging trends.
Responsible for optimization of the SunFoods site, balancing production, rice supply, service and sales by guiding Site Plant Manager.
Identify supply and demand constraints and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
Collaborate with Sales/Customers to manage and prioritize order vs demand during periods of restricted supply and work with Finance to ensure financial implications are understood and approved by senior management.
Optimize inventory levels to balance customer service levels with cost efficiency.
Generate and present detailed reports, forecasts, and recommendations to senior management.
Use data-driven insights to support decision-making processes
Continuously evaluate and improve S&OP processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness (people, process and systems)
Implement best practices and innovative solutions to streamline operations (master scheduling, materials planning)

Who You Are

As a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, you are able to influence across the business and partner successfully with cross-functional teams. Your strong interpersonal and relationship building skills allow you to confidently manage and develop your team and work with a variety of people. You are intellectually curious, decisive, and highly customer focused.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or equivalent
Minimum 7 - 10 years’ Supply Chain experience
CPG or FMCG industry experience is required
Experience in a similar role with experience in demand and supply planning and inventory management
Demand planning & supply planning accreditation/training preferred
Strong project management skills and experience and an ability to leading and influence change
Experience successfully managing and developing people
Must possess a continuous improvement mindset
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to balance analysis with intuition to make sound decisions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with SAP IBP or similar technology desirable
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Benefits

● Base salary range - $130k-150k/year
● Bonus - 10% STI
● Medical, Dental, Vision options
● 401(k) and company match
● Other insurance offerings
● PTO and paid holidays

SunFoods is committed to an environment that values and supports all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, marital status, military or protected veteran status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Sales & Operations Planning Manager