Lactalis American Group
Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Operational Excellence
Lactalis American Group, Bedford, New Hampshire, us, 03110
Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Operational Excellence
Join Lactalis American Group as a Sr. Manager of Supply Chain Operational Excellence, driving continuous improvement and operational transformation across our U.S. business units. Position Overview
Location: Bedford, NH / Buffalo, NY / Chicago, IL (remote within region). Employment type: Full‑time. Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 per annum. Key Responsibilities
Project Execution & Value Delivery
Lead and manage strategic supply chain projects that enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable value. Ensure timely and successful implementation of initiatives across logistics and supply chain functions, including activities to support acquisitions. Lead 3PL and logistics network projects, facilitating meetings to ensure effective participation and progress. Streamline recurring meetings with 3PL IT/technical teams to manage shared project lists and ensure timely execution.
Continuous Improvement Leadership
Expand and standardize business unit‑specific continuous improvement programs – leading the processes that drive focused improvement at all levels. Help apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI tools to identify root causes and optimize processes. Provide training and coaching to build organizational CI capability. Establish KPIs to measure success and sustain improvements.
Process Optimization & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to align on goals, share best practices, and drive integrated solutions. Influence cross‑functional, cross‑business unit teams to adopt and sustain improvements. Assess current supply chain processes and systems to identify opportunities for enhancement. Ensure new processes are designed for scalability, reliability, and resource efficiency.
Network S&OP Leadership
Lead the Network Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align logistics capabilities with business unit forecasts. Track progress and ensure accountability for network improvement actions.
Strategic Network Modeling
Develop and maintain supply chain network models to support long‑term strategic planning and business integrations. Use data‑driven insights to inform decisions on capacity, location, and optimization in collaboration with warehouse, transportation and BU teams.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The incumbent directs and evaluates a Business Analyst, handling recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and resolution of personnel matters. Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree required; majors in supply chain, engineering, business, logistics, or related fields favored.
Experience
10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain or operational excellence. Minimum 2–3 years in core supply chain disciplines (Planning, Warehouse, Transportation, Procurement, Customer Service).
Competencies
Experience in forecasting, capacity planning, S&OP processes. Familiarity with CI methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma). Proficiency in Excel, MS Office; SAP experience preferred. Project management skills, risk assessment, and drive actions to completion. Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and lead initiatives in a matrixed environment. Strong leadership, collaboration, and team‑building skills with personnel‑management experience. Prioritization, critical thinking, proactive mindset; strong process improvement orientation. Manage project timelines, action plans, and risks.
Total Rewards
Lactalis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with flexible benefits, generous retirement contributions, and paid time off from day one. Professional growth is supported through training and education reimbursement. Equal Employment Opportunity
Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally‑recognized basis including veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Salary
$100,000 – $125,000 per annum.
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Join Lactalis American Group as a Sr. Manager of Supply Chain Operational Excellence, driving continuous improvement and operational transformation across our U.S. business units. Position Overview
Location: Bedford, NH / Buffalo, NY / Chicago, IL (remote within region). Employment type: Full‑time. Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 per annum. Key Responsibilities
Project Execution & Value Delivery
Lead and manage strategic supply chain projects that enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable value. Ensure timely and successful implementation of initiatives across logistics and supply chain functions, including activities to support acquisitions. Lead 3PL and logistics network projects, facilitating meetings to ensure effective participation and progress. Streamline recurring meetings with 3PL IT/technical teams to manage shared project lists and ensure timely execution.
Continuous Improvement Leadership
Expand and standardize business unit‑specific continuous improvement programs – leading the processes that drive focused improvement at all levels. Help apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI tools to identify root causes and optimize processes. Provide training and coaching to build organizational CI capability. Establish KPIs to measure success and sustain improvements.
Process Optimization & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to align on goals, share best practices, and drive integrated solutions. Influence cross‑functional, cross‑business unit teams to adopt and sustain improvements. Assess current supply chain processes and systems to identify opportunities for enhancement. Ensure new processes are designed for scalability, reliability, and resource efficiency.
Network S&OP Leadership
Lead the Network Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align logistics capabilities with business unit forecasts. Track progress and ensure accountability for network improvement actions.
Strategic Network Modeling
Develop and maintain supply chain network models to support long‑term strategic planning and business integrations. Use data‑driven insights to inform decisions on capacity, location, and optimization in collaboration with warehouse, transportation and BU teams.
Supervisory Responsibilities
The incumbent directs and evaluates a Business Analyst, handling recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and resolution of personnel matters. Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree required; majors in supply chain, engineering, business, logistics, or related fields favored.
Experience
10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain or operational excellence. Minimum 2–3 years in core supply chain disciplines (Planning, Warehouse, Transportation, Procurement, Customer Service).
Competencies
Experience in forecasting, capacity planning, S&OP processes. Familiarity with CI methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma). Proficiency in Excel, MS Office; SAP experience preferred. Project management skills, risk assessment, and drive actions to completion. Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and lead initiatives in a matrixed environment. Strong leadership, collaboration, and team‑building skills with personnel‑management experience. Prioritization, critical thinking, proactive mindset; strong process improvement orientation. Manage project timelines, action plans, and risks.
Total Rewards
Lactalis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with flexible benefits, generous retirement contributions, and paid time off from day one. Professional growth is supported through training and education reimbursement. Equal Employment Opportunity
Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally‑recognized basis including veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Salary
$100,000 – $125,000 per annum.
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