Supply Chain Manager
- Irwindale
- On-site
- $120,000 - $135,000
- Department: Supply Chain
- Reports to: Director of Supply Chain
- Location: Irwindale, CA
Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas!
Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US.
Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.
Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.
Position Summary:
The Supply Chain Manager plays a critical leadership role in driving end-to-end supply chain performance, ensuring best-in-class customer service, production schedules, optimized inventory, and accurate supply planning. This position is responsible for delivering key business metrics including Case Fill Rate, Schedule Attainment, Days of Supply (DOS), inventory health, and forecast accuracy.
Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, this role partners cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Sales, Marketing to align demand, supply, and business priorities. The Supply Chain Manager leads the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and serves as a key contributor to business strategy and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Planning & Execution
• Lead the end-to-end demand and supply planning process to ensure product availability while optimizing working capital
• Drive forecast accuracy improvements through data-driven insights and collaboration with commercial teams
• Translate demand signals into actionable supply plans and inventory strategies
• Monitor and manage key metrics including case fill rate, schedule attainment, inventory levels, DOS, and forecast accuracy - S&OP Leadership
• Champion the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, including Executive S&OP meetings
• Align cross-functional stakeholders on consensus demand and supply plans
• Identify risks and opportunities and drive mitigation or action plans - Inventory & Capacity Management
• Balance service, cost, and inventory objectives to optimize overall supply chain performance
• Lead long-term capacity planning and scenario modeling to support business growth
• Proactively identify and resolve supply constraints and excess inventory risks - Continuous Improvement & Systems
• Drive process improvements to enhance planning effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability
• Leverage ERP/planning systems) to enable robust forecasting and planning capabilities
• Implement best practices in supply chain planning, including automation and standardization initiatives - Cross-Functional Leadership
• Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams on product launches, line extensions, and promotions
• Represent Supply Chain in cross-functional forums and new product development teams
• Influence decision-making through clear communication of trade-offs and business impacts - Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of supply chain planners and production schedulers
• Establish performance goals, development plans, and succession strategies
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement - Strategic Initiatives
• Lead or support key supply chain initiatives such as network optimization, process transformation, and system enhancements
• Contribute to organizational design improvements and capability building within Supply Chain - Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility
• Support company CSR and B Corp initiatives by embedding sustainability considerations into supply chain decisions and processes.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field required; MBA preferred
- 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, or related disciplines
- 4+ years of supply chain planning experience (demand, supply, or S&OP)
- 4+ years of people leadership experience
- Experience working in ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
- APICS (CPIM, CSCP) certification
- Experience in consumer-packaged goods (CPG), food, or fast-paced manufacturing environments
- Six Sigma or Lean process improvement experience
- Experience partnering closely with Sales and Marketing teams
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into insights and actions
- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
- Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
- Proven ability to manage complexity, prioritize effectively, and drive results
- Demonstrated success leading teams and developing talent in a matrix environment
- Change management mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Results-oriented with strong accountability and ownership
About the company
We aim to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people’s well-being and planet health. Since 1853, the family business has already crossed seven generations, with a drive that has stood the test of time: to create solutions to offer the consumer the best of what nature gives us. Offering high-quality plants from sustainable agriculture, harvested at the height of their maturity and very little processing: our promise is possible thanks to the work of close proximity and mutual trust with our 2,000 farmers partners, all over the world.
Behind our three brands (Bonduelle, Cassegrain, Globus), 9,000 employees and a whole ecosystem of stakeholders are committed to contribute to a balanced diet, sustainable and affordable diet for as many people as possible.
Nature is our futureAt Bonduelle, we believe that nature is our future. That’s why, for generations, we have been committed to inspiring more consumers to transition to plant-based foods to promote the health and well-being of people and the planet.
Our missionWe inspire the transition toward a plant-based diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.
Food safetyFood safety has always been our highest priority. We’re committed to delivering the safe, fresh and healthy products our consumers have come to expect from us. We see to it that our products reach you at their best –- from field to fork.
Johanna Luna | Contact Person
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