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Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.\nAs proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.\nTo succeed at pladis you need to bepurpose-led,resilient andpositive to succeed here because we expect pace andagility, we insist oncollaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact\nClick “Apply” to get started.\nPURPOSE:\nAt pladis, we take pride in the quality of our ingredients and the people we hire. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for bringing happiness to consumers and who embody our Winning Traits and Behaviors: purpose-led, agile, collaborative, resilient, and positive.\nThe External Manufacturing Supply Planner leads short- and long-term supply planning and operational execution for external manufacturers supplying pladis brands across the North American market, including Turtles, Flipz, and Godiva. The role helps ensure reliable product availability, strong customer service and case-fill performance, effective inventory and working-capital management, and disciplined execution across planning, purchasing, materials, and supplier operations.\nReporting to the Senior Supply Chain Planning Manager, this role partners with external manufacturers and cross-functional teams including Procurement, Quality Assurance, Research & Development, Innovation, Technical, Finance, Logistics, and regional and global stakeholders. The position combines hands-on operational ownership with continuous improvement and advisory support for external manufacturing strategies, new products, supplier qualification, and cost-reduction opportunities.\nKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES:\nOwn short- and long-term supply planning for externally manufactured product lines, translating forecasts into purchase requirements and purchase orders that support customer service and business priorities.\nManage day-to-day supplier transactions and issue resolution, including purchase-order expediting, delivery-date changes, material constraints, invoice support, quality issues, root-cause follow-up, and corrective actions.\nMonitor finished-goods and material inventory to balance high case-fill performance with working-capital objectives, target ship dates, and critical selling windows.\nPartner with external manufacturers and internal stakeholders to ensure supply and business agreements, product specifications, process parameters, and brand requirements are understood and followed.\nSupport execution of external manufacturing strategies, supplier-management activities, and compliance with corporate commodity, logistics, inventory, quality, and food-safety requirements.\nCollaborate with Innovation, R&D, Technical, Procurement, Quality, and business teams on new supplier and product qualification, project deliverables, forecast requirements, and launch timelines.\nParticipate in cross-functional project calls and operating reviews, providing timely status updates, risks, options, and recommended actions to management and key stakeholders.\nAnalyze capacity, demand, inventory, and supplier performance; recommend actions to reconcile gaps and support service, cost, and operational objectives.\nIdentify and support process improvements and cost-reduction opportunities across external manufacturing operations, including documentation and reporting of relevant savings and outcomes.\nMaintain accurate planning and supplier documentation, cross-train with team members, and provide flexible support as product and packaging priorities evolve.\nEscalate food-safety, quality, supply, or service concerns promptly to the appropriate supervisor or manager.\nSKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:\nExperience\nMinimum of five years of experience in supply chain, contract manufacturing, direct procurement, production planning, or a related field.\nDemonstrated experience with production planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier management, inventory control, and shipping/receiving operations.\nExperience managing multiple complex projects and working across internal and external teams in a fast-paced environment.\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, a technical discipline, or a closely related field.\nTechnical & Functional Skills\nStrong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems such as D365 or SAP.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel capability.\nStrong analytical skills, business acumen, and understanding of forecasting and budgeting.\nAbility to analyze capacity, demand, inventory, service, and cost information and communicate clear recommendations.\nKnowledge of supplier agreements, contract management, compliance requirements, quality processes, and food-safety escalation expectations.\nCore Capabilities\nExcellent written, verbal, presentation, stakeholder-management, and influencing skills.\nStrong organizational, prioritization, project-management, and problem-solving capabilities.\nAbility to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing product and packaging needs, and maintain attention to detail.\nAbility to negotiate and support complex supplier contracts and agreements and to capture and report cost savings.\nLeadership & Behavioral Capabilities\nResults-oriented and accountable, with a focus on service, quality, cost, and business impact.\nCollaborative and team-focused, with the ability to build trust across functions and with external partners.\nSound judgment and timely decision-making based on business priorities, urgency, and risk.\nPlans effectively, sets priorities, monitors progress, and follows through on commitments.\nADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:\nBase starting salary ranges from $65,000 - $98,000 per year. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive opportunity, awarded based on individual and company performance.\nAt pladis, our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health and well-being, including but not limited to:\nMedical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Coverage\nLife and Disability Insurance\nVoluntary Supplemental Benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Coverage\n401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match\nEducation Assistance, including Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs\nPaid Time Off\nGenerous Paid Parental Leave\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nWellness reimbursement program\nEmployee Product Discounts\npladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.\nWe operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. 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