Flavour Solutions Supply Planner

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Development, planning and implementation of the supply plan to meet finished good demand at optimized TDC Develop production (rough cut) & inventory plans to meet finished goods demand via internal & co-pack operations network Evaluate slow moving materials and excess inventories and recommend and implement corrective action plans Daily management and problem-solving of supply and inventory plan variances, including unexpected demand, to ensure appropriate communication and actions with customer service, sales planning, marketing, operations and the customers as appropriate Serves as the Supply Chain lead on cross-functional customer/business teams charged with business development, operational excellence and capacity development Proactively participate and engage in driving supply planning execution of new business opportunities, including new products and product discontinuations Identify, develop and drive continuous & process improvement initiatives within Supply Planning accountability CANDIDATE PROFILE A degree in a relevant field is considered as an asset Broad experience from Supply Chain Planning, Logistics, Operations Experience in FMCG Experience in Customer facing Demonstrated ability to analyse, trouble-shoot, problem solve and resolve complex issues Demonstrated ability to manage projects and/or process improvement initiatives with cross functional teams using honed influencing & leadership skills required Strong communication and organization skills Proficiency with MS Excel, Power Point, Word, and ERP (ex: SAP), ECC, APO Ability to work in fast-paced environment as well as to meet tight deadlines Good-to-advanced level of understanding of concepts and principles in Supply Planning and working knowledge of these elements in other areas including other Supply Chain sub-functions, Operations, Sourcing & Sales Working · Self-management, pro-activity and coordination skills are required COMPANY 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 11,000 employees around the world and more than $5 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 50 locations in 27 countries and 135 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands. 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. TO APPLY If you are looking for a new challenge and want to join a highly motivated team in a rewarding environment, seeking a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunity to work with a global flavour leader. Then please apply via our careers centre at http://www.mccormickcorporation.com/Career-Center Agencies:McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies. McCormick is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LBGT employer.