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At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox’s Burton’s, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we’re loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people. Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place.

Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products.

In the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®. In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar & Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago. Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities.

Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-/

Sr. Manager, ITBP - Planning & Procurement

Work Location: Chicago

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

Technology powers Ferrara’s transformation of iconic brands into a world-class global business. Following a successful S/4HANA go-live, our IT organization is leading the next phase of digital evolution—scaling platforms, advancing data and analytics, and partnering closely with the business to deliver measurable impact. This is a chance to join a highly innovative IT team with strong executive sponsorship and influence across the enterprise.

The Senior Manager, IT Business Partner – Planning & Procurement is a senior, business-facing IT leader responsible for partnering with Planning and Procurement leaders to shape, deliver, and optimize technology-enabled business capabilities. This role acts as a strategic advisor and delivery leader, translating business strategy and operational needs into integrated, scalable, and value-driven IT solutions.

The role owns the IT relationship, demand portfolio, and delivery outcomes for enterprise Planning (Demand, Supply, S&OP/IBP) and Procurement (Strategic Sourcing, Direct & Indirect Procurement, Supplier Management, P2P) functions. Success is defined by strong business alignment, delivery of measurable value, process maturity, and adoption of standardized, cross-functional solutions.

Ways you will make a difference

Business Partnership & Strategy

Act as the primary IT partner for Planning and Procurement leadership, building trusted relationships and deep functional understanding
Shape the business technology strategy for Planning and Procurement aligned to enterprise and supply chain priorities
Proactively identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, supplier performance, cost management, and operational efficiency
Constructively challenge business requests that are misaligned to strategy or enterprise standards

Business Process Redesign & Transformation

Lead business process redesign and optimization across demand planning, supply planning, S&OP/IBP, sourcing, contracting, and procure-to-pay
Translate end-to-end business processes and data flows into integrated system and solution designs
Drive adoption of new processes and systems, influencing new ways of working across cross-functional teams

Portfolio & Project Management

Own the IT demand and project portfolio for Planning and Procurement functions
Provide visibility into scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and budgets across initiatives
Escalate and resolve competing priorities across functions and stakeholders
Ensure delivery discipline across Agile and waterfall methodologies

Solution Delivery & Application Ownership

Oversee the delivery, enhancement, and sustainment of planning and procurement technology platforms
Maintain working knowledge of application architecture, integrations, and data dependencies
Partner with IT delivery teams to manage upgrades, patches, and releases with minimal business disruption
Ensure solutions can be extended, integrated, and optimized as business needs evolve

Financial & Risk Accountability

Share accountability for Planning and Procurement project and support budgets
Ensure effective use of IT investments and vendor spend
Embed security, controls, and compliance requirements into solutions and processes

Decision-Making Authority

Determines priorities and sequencing of Planning and Procurement IT initiatives
Defines scope, delivery approach, and solution options
Escalates and resolves competing functional points of view
Authorized to adjust processes and delivery approaches to meet business objectives

Skills that will make you successful

Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
Deep curiosity and ability to diagnose root causes of complex problems
Comfortable operating across multiple business partners with competing priorities
Strong communicator who can translate between business and technology audiences
Skilled at driving change, adoption, and cross-functional alignment

Experiences that will support your success

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience
7+ years of progressive IT experience in business-facing roles
Demonstrated experience supporting Planning and/or Procurement functions
Strong background in process improvement, project delivery, and stakeholder management
Proven ability to influence senior business and IT leaders

Preferred

Experience with SAP S/4HANA, planning (IBP/APO or equivalent), and procurement platforms
Experience in CPG, manufacturing, or process industries
Knowledge of enterprise integration platforms and analytics solutions
Certifications such as PMP, ITIL, Agile, APICS/CPIM

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $114,450 - $160,230 annually.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.