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For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Supply Planner

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?

This position is responsible for supporting management of the supply and production planning for a production location at Ferrara Candy Company.  This position works cross functionally to understand demand, timing issues and capacity requirements impacting the everyday and seasonal portfolios and works with multiple plant schedulers and other cross functional areas to assure optimal service with minimal carryover inventory.  

Ways you will make a difference

  • Work with plant schedulers to assure service and proper inventory build quantities.
  • Supports the tracking and execution of SKU builds.
  • Provides regular status updates to management in weekly meetings on adherence to plan, root cause of delays, risks, and options/tradeoffs/recommendations to minimize impact.
  • Works closely with Brand Managers, Operations Business Managers, and Production Planners on product changes, issues, and roll-outs, and develops plans to minimize any obsolescence.
  • Works across all Supply Chain functions and leads the resolution of issues that are surfaced. 
  • Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures.  
  • Understands and demonstrates the Company's core values. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Some travel may be required, potentially internationally (Canada and/or Mexico).

Skills that will make you successful

  • Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Understanding of production capacities, constraints and cost/service trade-offs
  • Demonstrated team leadership skills, including ability to identify and resolve issues/opportunities
  • Detail oriented, self-starter and comfortable taking initiative, as well as capable of producing high quality results on a sustainable basis
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Excel, PowerPoint are required, including management of complex data sets
  • Strong understanding of SAP software (including R3, S4, APO, and IBP) and Business Objects
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Experiences that will support your success

  • BA/BS; in quantitative majors preferred (i.e., Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Statistics, Operations Management, Economics, Business, Logistics)
  • 3+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Operations Management, or related position, i.e., Business, Logistics
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Excel and PowerPoint
  • Familiarity with SAP software and Business Warehouse/Business Intelligence systems preferred
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include 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 position is $68,625 to $96,075 annually. 

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

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.


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