Supply Planning Manager
HUNT VALLEY, MD, US, 21031
You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.
McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.
We are looking to hire an Supply Planning Manager immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
What We Bring To The Table:
The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:
• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Supply Planning Manager will serve as the primary planning leader for the US BFS Business. This ~$800M business spans across Condiments, Spice/Extract, and Specialty categories. This leader will oversee the IBP process for USBFS, working directly with the BFS Executive Leadership Team to support growth targets and service our customers. This role requires strong communication and influencing skills with the senior levels across the organization
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead US BFS IPB Process. Organize and Chair weekly S&OE meetings. Lead in balancing of cost, cash, and service while enabling business to deliver commitments
• Planning responsibilities for complex and high-volume segment across USBFS and USCPD portfolio. Partner with site planning and operations in the development of weekly supply plans.
• Serve as single point of contact between commercial team and supply chain. Primary communicator from supply to cross-functional teams. Enable trade-off decisions and scenarios when obstacles arise.
• Manage and develop direct report(s) Provide coaching and guidance to direct report(s).
• Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or similar)
- 5+ years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, supply chain planning, or manufacturing support
- Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey priorities, risks, and recovery actions to plant leadership and cross‑functional partners
- Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment, balancing direction from Planning leadership with day‑to‑day plant needs
- Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills focused on material shortages, inventory issues, and execution gaps
- Ability to prioritize work across multiple plants, portfolios, and competing demands
- Working with geographically distributed teams and stakeholders
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification
- Lean, Six Sigma, or other supply chain–related certifications
- Experience in SAP, APO, S/4
As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.
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, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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