Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!
More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.#LI-LF1Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:Salary Range: $102,000 - $142,800Comprehensive Benefits PackageAnnual Bonus Eligibility401k & Company Match Position Summary:The Senior Manager of Strategic Business Planning will support the Director of Strategic Business Planning in the development and design of the Value Chain Network Footprint. Strategy and scope support commercial category plans (Bread, Buns and Rolls, Sweet Baked Goods, Breakfast, Salty Snacks, and/or Innovation) enabling BBU’s transformation strategy. They will work across key functions (brand marketing, innovation, R&D, finance, manufacturing, distribution, sales) to build key stakeholder alignment and gain senior leadership approval of future supply chain and manufacturing strategy for high priority categories.Success will be measured by the identification, approval and implementation of 2-10 year strategy that will deliver the optimal Value Chain Network Footprint.Key Job Responsibilities:Translate specific commercial category strategic business plans into actionable, quantifiable, and measurable supply chain actions and enablersIdentify critical supply chain opportunities and risks, inclusive of our manufacturing, distribution, and sales networks (with role focus on manufacturing)Provide key inputs to data modeling process, validate output, and develop applicable strategyValidate existing and future commercial brand category key priorities and growth assumptionsArticulate the strategic business planning vision and scope of work to relevant stakeholders, including senior- and executive-level managementApply analytics and structure plans to solve complex problems; analyze findings to develop insights and recommendations for senior managementCoordinate cross-functional collaboration to ensure execution of initiatives; engage and collaborate with individuals at all levels and across functional and geographic areasManage projects and resources over discrete time periods with minimal interventionLeverage technical, analytical, interpersonal, and management skills to implement projects across the organizationImpact company profit and loss through measurable supply chain logistics projectsAssure associates engaged in or affected by strategy projects possess the operational capabilities to achieve business strategy and project goalsKey Behavioral Competencies:Build strong business relationships and collaborate cross-functionallyEstablish objectives, ownership of work, and accountability for resultsMake strategic business decisions impacting short and long term objectives/goalsCultivate talent through coachingLead and coach special projects while meeting specific timelines and objectivesManage and influence profit and loss resultsEducation and Work History:Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Management, MBA preferredA combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substitutedIdeal candidate will possess:Seven or more years of supply chain, finance, sales, or strategy experience (supply chain inclusive of manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or planning) in the food sales or relevant responsibilities in comparable industryDemonstrated problem solving skills, including strong conceptual and analytical skills and ability to turn findings into executable plansExcellent presentation and written/oral communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively negotiate and influence othersExcellent organizational and planning skillsComputer skills and proficiency, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and WordOccasional travel throughout BBUThe physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.