Sr. Manager, Fulfillment Planning

Location: Newark, NJ, Irving, TX, Newnan, GA, Phoenix, AZ

Reports to: Associate Director, Fulfillment Planning

Come see what’s cookin’ at HelloFresh!

 At HelloFresh, we want to revolutionize the way we eat by making it more convenient and exciting to cook meals from scratch. We have offices all over the world and we deliver delicious meals to millions of people. 

We are the industry leader in meal-kit subscription services and we’re growing all the time. We have distinct meal-kit services that cater to everyone with the most menu variety in the market, which allows us to reach an incredibly wide population of people.

The HelloFresh team is diverse, high-performing, and international, and our work environment is an inspiring space where you can thrive as a result.

Job Description

The Fulfillment Planning team plays a central role in maintaining efficient Operations and delivering for our customers in a high-growth environment. Our Senior Planning Managers are responsible for end-to-end end-to-end production planning for our U.S. distribution centers, including addressing day-to-day operational risk, analytical problem-solving, and driving improvement of key performance indicators. We are looking for leaders with strong analytical and dive-deep skills, as well as excellent communication skills and executive presence, who can partner effectively with other leaders across functions to solve problems and execute high-level network decisions on a daily basis.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the team that is responsible for the on-time creation of daily production plans 
• Track progress to and deviations from the plan, drive problem-solving and root cause analysis 
• Assess and identify potential Operational risks; lead the discussion of risks and plan changes with other key business stakeholders such as Procurement, Logistics, HR and Operations leaders
• Utilize production planning tools and track performance to ensure the successful execution of production plans
• Take on projects to drive the continuous improvement of Fulfillment Planning tools and processes and complete them on schedule 
• Manage a team of Fulfillment Planning Managers
• Report to the AD of Fulfillment Planning 

You are....

• Thought leader in developing solutions to cross-functional operational challenges
• Capable of thinking strategically about high-level business impacts as well as being familiar with the details of deliverables
• Proven ability to adapt quickly in changing situations and to use data to drive the right results 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively develop cross-functional partnerships; open-minded, collaborative and team-oriented attitude
• Experience managing competing priorities and informing complex decision-making in an ambiguous environment
• Experience managing people and developing talent 
• A commitment to professional integrity and ethics

You have...

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Business/ Supply Chain preferred
• Organizational, project management skills, attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal, math, and written/verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Google sheets and/or MS Excel required (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.).
• 3-8 years of experience in Production Planning or related positions that require cross-functional collaboration and data analysis to influence stakeholders 
• [Preferred] Experience within a distribution center, logistics, or manufacturing environment
• [Preferred] Experience managing direct reports

Schedule

This is a full-time (40 hours, 5 days per week) role that requires working at least one weekend day. Possible schedules include: 

• Sunday - Thursday
• Tuesday - Saturday

Exact days and hours worked are flexible. 

You’ll get…

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   
• Access to 6 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for minorities, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is growing exponentially year over year