Description We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Sr. Director, Supply Chain, the Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading the Supply Chain Execution Optimization (S&OE) process for ofi’s Onion & Garlic business. This role focuses on short-term operational planning and execution to ensure production scheduling, order fulfillment, and logistics activities align with the approved supply plan while maintaining service levels and operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in supply chain execution, production scheduling, and manufacturing planning, along with proven leadership skills. This role leads scheduling and execution teams and works closely with planning, sales, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and finance to ensure effective day-to-day supply chain operations in a fast-paced environment.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead the Supply Chain Execution Optimization (S&OE) process across the business.
- Establish execution planning cadence aligned with S&OP supply plans.
- Coordinate execution planning across plants, warehouses, and logistics.
- Lead plant scheduling and tactical planning teams.
- Develop and maintain optimal production schedules based on capacity and demand.
- Monitor customer demand and adjust production schedules as needed.
- Optimize production allocation across plants.
- Manage daily supply chain execution and resolve operational disruptions including production delays, inventory shortages, logistics constraints, and quality holds.
- Ensure alignment between demand priorities and operational capacity.
- Coordinate order fulfillment decisions across operations and commercial teams.
- Monitor schedule adherence, order fill rate, OTIF, and production utilization.
- Improve plant throughput, efficiency, and service performance.
- Manage short-term planning activities including production scheduling, order prioritization, packaging allocation, inventory management, and logistics coordination.
- Communicate supply risks and mitigation plans to leadership.
- Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, demand planning, manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, customer service, and finance.
- Utilize ERP and planning systems including SAP S/4HANA or similar tools.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field required.
- Five (5) years of supply chain, production planning, or execution experience required, including prior leadership experience preferred.
- Candidates substituting experience in lieu of degree must have ten (10) years of relevant experience.
- Experience managing schedulers, planners, or production teams required.
- Manufacturing or food processing experience preferred.
- Experience with ERP or planning systems required.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills required.
- Experience in food, agricultural, or industrial manufacturing environments preferred.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% of the time is required.
ofi provides employees with a comprehensive & competitive benefits package that is designed to support your career, health, and future. A Rewarding Career Awaits!
The pay for this role ranges from $108,000 - $144,000 annually and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.
Performance-based Bonuses: Discretionary bonus rewarding company performance as well as your contributions and impact, for eligible roles.
Comprehensive & Affordable Benefits: Coverage for you (and your eligible dependents) with plans designed for peace of mind and savings for the future.
A Culture of Well-being: Paid Volunteer time off, access to events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being for you and your family.
Family Support: Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits and lactation support, including milk shipping for traveling employees.
Additional Perks That Make a Difference:
- Vacation time from Day 1 – Your time off starts accruing immediately, growing with your tenure.
- Paid Sick Leave – Rest, recover, and return strong – with paid sick leave on ofi.
- Company Paid Holidays – ofi values work-life balance and the importance of celebrating life’s special moments.
- 401K Match on Day 1 – Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings program.
- Career Growth & Learning – Join a company committed to developing talent, fostering innovation, and creating meaningful opportunities.
At ofi, we don’t just offer jobs—we provide careers built on impact, inclusion, and innovation. Come grow with us!
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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