Supply Chain Planning Manager

Supply Chain Planning Manager

We are looking for a Supply Chain Planning Manager for a food manufacturer on Long Island, NY.

This role combines hands-on supply chain management with leadership duties, supervising planners and maintaining optimal inventory levels across multiple business lines, including Retail, Frozen, and Dry Supply Chains. The Supply Chain Planning Manager serves as a vital link between sales, logistics, suppliers, and customer service to ensure product availability, data accuracy, and process efficiency. Key Responsibilities : Hands-On Planning

• Own day-to-day supply chain planning for 12 business segments (e.g., Retail Supply Chain, Dry Supply Chain)
• Maintain accurate ERP data and ensure purchase orders, production schedules, and inventory levels align with service goals
• Analyze actual vs. forecasted demand weekly, identify outliers, and collaborate with sales to clarify recurring vs. one-time demand
• Monitor inventory performance, identify excess / obsolete stock, and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure timely and complete replenishment to meet customer needs while maintaining working capital targets

Managerial / Oversight

Ideal Candidate Profile

Keywords : food manufacturing, supply chain, USDA, FDA, frozen food, refrigerated food, ambient food, demand planning, production planning

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.