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 Senior Supply Planner is responsible for developing and leading the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process for
ofi's Onion & Garlic business. This role focuses on long-term supply planning, cross-functional alignment, and translating demand signals into optimized supply strategies across a 12–36 month horizon. The position ensures alignment between commercial demand, crop availability, processing capacity, inventory strategy, and financial targets to support business performance.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in supply planning, S&OP coordination, scenario modeling, and inventory optimization. This role requires the ability to analyze complex data, influence business decisions, and collaborate across procurement, commercial, operations, quality, and finance teams. Experience in agricultural, seasonal, or food manufacturing supply chains and advanced planning systems is strongly preferred.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to ensure alignment across commercial, procurement, operations, and finance.
- Lead the monthly supply planning cycle and translate demand plans into executable supply strategies.
- Develop scenario-based supply plans to support business decisions.
- Evaluate trade-offs between service levels, inventory, crop utilization, and capacity.
- Identify risks and opportunities related to supply and demand, including crop variability, capacity constraints, and inventory aging.
- Develop mitigation plans to address supply-demand gaps.
- Monitor forecast vs supply plan alignment and improve planning accuracy.
- Define inventory targets by location and product form.
- Optimize inventory positioning across the network to balance service levels and working capital.
- Develop safety stock strategies and reduce slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
- Perform scenario modeling related to crop yield, capacity constraints, and inventory utilization.
- Develop supply planning analytics, reports, and dashboards.
- Analyze capacity utilization and supply gaps across plants.
- Improve planning data quality and reporting accuracy.
- Utilize planning systems including SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP (preferred), Excel, and Power BI / Tableau.
- Work cross-functionally with procurement, commercial, operations, quality, and finance to ensure alignment of supply plans.
- Provide supply planning recommendations to senior leadership.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field required.
- Five (5) years of supply planning experience required, preferably in food manufacturing.
- Candidates substituting experience in lieu of degree must have ten (10) years of relevant planning experience.
- Experience with long-term supply planning required.
- Experience in agricultural or seasonal supply chains strongly preferred.
- Experience with SAP or advanced planning systems required.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills required.
- Experience with inventory strategy, capacity planning, and scenario modeling preferred.
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 $87,000 - $116,000 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 youreligible dependents)with plans designed for peace of mind and savings for the future.
A Culture of Well-being:Paid Volunteer time off, access toevents, 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–ofivalues work-life balance and the importance of celebratinglife’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!
ofiprovides 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 decidedon the basis ofqualifications, 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
Atofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam AmericasLLCis proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Note:Thisjob description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
