Company and Position Information:

Del Monte Foods, Inc. (DMFI) is a multi-national food company headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, with a powerful portfolio of brands, including iconic Del Monte, Contadina and College Inn. Our premium-quality meal ingredients, snacks and beverages can be found in six out of ten U.S. households.

At Del Monte Foods, we believe in supporting one another. In helping our people shape their own careers - in letting them grow outward, upward and across disciplines. We are tending to the greater good, providing accessible, nourishing, great-tasting food for all. We are Del Monte Foods - Growers of Good.

The salary range for this role is:

Responsibilities:

The Co-Manufacturing Planning Senior Manager at Del Monte Foods plays a critical role in ensuring a reliable and efficient supply chain by effectively managing the production plans of externally manufactured production.

This position provides key tactical and strategic management over the finished goods inventory projections, co-manufacturing capacity utilization and leads the coordination and optimization of the flow of materials and finished goods to and from external suppliers both international and domestic.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with external manufacturing partners to ensure a seamless flow of materials and timely production.
• Inventory Management: Optimize inventory levels, balancing the need for sufficient stock to meet demand with minimizing excess inventory holding costs.
• Capacity Planning: Analyze production capacity and capabilities to ensure alignment with demand forecasts. Identify and address capacity constraints, recommending investments or process improvements as necessary.
• Order Fulfillment: Monitor and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of materials from external suppliers to support production schedules.
• Collaboration and Communication: Monitor and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of materials from external suppliers to support production schedules.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the external supply chain, such as disruptions or delays, and implement strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Performance Metrics: Track and analyze key performance indicators related to external supply planning, adjusting strategies as needed to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Technology Integration: Evaluate and implement production planning tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging technologies relevant to production planning

Del Monte Foods Leadership Behaviors:

As leaders we:

Ground Our Teams

• Connect our teams to a clear strategy.

• Provide the support our teams need for success.

• Hold ourselves and our teams accountable.

Create the Climate

• Solve problems together with our teams.

• Enable smart risk taking.

• Empower our teams to make decisions and take action.

Nurture the Good

• Are intentional about building trust.

• Lead with empathy.

• Grow and develop our teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, operations, or a related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• 8 years of continuous career progression in the Supply Chain management.
• Proven experience in production planning, with a track record of successful leadership in a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production planning software.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in production planning.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Del Monte Foods, Inc. is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position.

No sponsorship is available for this position.

No agencies or 3rd party vendors.