Manager, Planning

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands likeLa Brea Bakery,Otis Spunkmeyer, andOakrun Farm Bakery. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers' expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

We're seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Manager, Supply Planning to lead the creation of an executable production schedule that satisfies customer demand while maintaining targeted inventory levels, resource utilization and meeting customer service expectations.

In this role, you will leverage your analytical skills, supply chain expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to build optimal supply plans based on sales forecasts, historical trends, and promotional activity. You will serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring that inventory is available where and when it's needed-all while maintaining best-in-class fill rates and minimizing waste.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize end-to-end supply and replenishment plans that align with demand forecasts, operational capabilities, and inventory targets.
• Identify short and long-term inventory risks (including product freshness concerns) and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve operational issues, ensure alignment, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional meetings with Demand Planning, Operations, Marketing, Customer Development, and Logistics to align on supply priorities and improve forecast accuracy and inbound efficiencies.
• Drive production prioritization by managing weekly supply reviews with manufacturing sites and third-party vendors.
• Contribute to short-term capacity planning by providing timely and accurate inputs and insights.
• Monitor supply performance vs. plan; escalate gaps and adjust strategy to address variances.
• Analyze sales trends and demand shifts to refine supply strategies and support business growth.
• Maintain and utilize replenishment planning systems (e.g., O8) to generate efficient stock transfer orders.
• Influence customer-facing teams by communicating changes in inventory strategy, supply constraints, or business events.
• Investigate root causes of supply disruptions and work cross-functionally to implement corrective actions.
• Lead or support cross-functional initiatives such as new product launches, product transitions, and inventory rationalization.
• Define and manage inventory targets, including safety stock, to ensure optimal availability without excess.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Knowledge and understanding of ERP systems - SAP Master Scheduling, Production Planning, MPR with exposure to purchasing.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to work with large data sets.
• APICS, IBF, IBP, or Lean Six Sigma certification strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate and establish relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Must be a team player with the ability to think conceptually, flexibly and a strong focus on execution.
• Experience and knowledge of DDMRP (Demand Driven MRP) is a plus.

Pay Range: $90,000 - $120,000

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed In this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.