supply chain planning manager

GURGAON, IN,

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our "Power of People" principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values

Primary Purpose

As part of North American Supply Planning organization, this Supply Chain Manager will lead a team of supply chain analysts - supporting Supply Planning, Inventory, and Demand Planning - in a high value location, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our supply chain operations through data analysis, strategic planning, and process improvement. This role is critical in ensuring that our supply chain functions are optimized and aligned with the company's overall goals.This leader will support talent selection, onboarding, and performance management across the analyst team location in the high value location. This leader will work with the Americas based team to ensure business objectives are being met for the function and can additionally take on supply planning and IBP activities as needed to support the team priorities.

Key Role & Responsibility

• Oversee, develop, coach and mentor a team of supply chain analysts; fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and quality of supply chain operations and make data-driven decisions.
• Data Analysis: Utilize data analytics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement within the supply chain.
• Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to streamline supply chain processes, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with the company's objectives and enhance operational efficiency. Working with the Americas Team to ensure objectives and strategies are met.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on supply chain performance to senior management.

Education & Expereience

MBA in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or related field required with 8+ years experience in Supply Chain Planning, Logistics, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Customer Service or a relate field required.

Demonstrated ability to analyze, trouble-shoot, problem solve and resolve complex issues required.

Demonstrated success leading and championing substantive business plan recommendations for senior divisional leadership required.

Ability to manage larger projects and/or process improvement initiatives with cross functional teams using advanced influencing & leadership skills required.

Strong communication, organization, and coaching skills required.

Proficiency with MS Excel, Power Point, Word, and ERP (ex: SAP), ECC, APO required; MS Access preferred.

Will have supervisory responsibility and/or provide formal technical support, guidance and mentoring to new Supply Planners or Analysts.
Self-management of work and work of team members as applicable
Able to lead larger projects with cross-functional teams
Developed Project Management and Leadership skill

Executes work using data from multiple sources & established methods.
Relies on subject matter expertise and judgment to plan, prioritize and accomplish goals.
Identifies opportunities to improve service metric

Ability to manage multiple Stakeholders, handling different priorities and proper communication. Ability to align conflicting priorities between functional groups.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you'll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You'll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it's growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.