Director Planning & Logistics, North America

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Title: Director of Planning & Logistics, North America

Location: Proximity to Work in Alsip IL US, Scarborough, CAN, or Monterrey MX

Comp Range: $142,000 - $190,000 plus bonus

Griffith Foods is hiring a Director of Planning & Logistics, North America to provide strategic direction and leadership to Griffith Foods North America Planning & Logistics teams across the United States, Mexican and Canadian Sites, and businesses, including various contract manufacturer locations and warehouses. This role leads the team and processes to ensure cost efficient, high quality and customer focused delivery of products across North America. He/she will develop and execute the overall logistics strategy for the NA business through oversight and coordination of production planning, forecasting, raw material procurement and transportation of goods at the manufacturing facilities, 3rd party manufacturers, and outside warehouses, in alignment with Griffith Foods Global standards.

As a Director of Planning & Logistics, your responsibilities will include:

• Driving production plans, inventory control strategies, and replenishment schedules to reduce waste and ensure efficiency.
• Leading key initiatives including network analysis and simulations, long range capacity management and network activation.
• Managing the end-to-end logistics strategy.
• Being a key leader of the S&OP process including Facilitator for the Supply, Integration and Business Reviews.

The Director of Planning & Logistics position is well suited for you if you have:

• Strong knowledge of advanced planning tools and proficiency in using data analytics for decision making.
• Proven expertise in S&OP processes and their alignment with financial and strategic goals.
• Strong understanding of warehouse management/order fulfillment systems, and transportation management methods.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 10+ years' experience in integrated planning, supply chain management, or related roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
• 10+ years' experience in Systems related to order processing, ERP platforms, planning, forecasting, and Microsoft tools.

What will set you apart:

• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) is a plus.
• Spanish is a plus.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.